Oh, I almost remembered.... if you faint from all that clamping and gluing exertion, hot vinegar will revive you. It's smells like Easter in Hell....
Hot vinegar works like a charm. It is my go-to when removing old glue from machine-cane channels before replacing the cane.
I have a SAW marked piece, they come up occasionally on eBay. All I've been able to find is it must have been a small jewelry studio. It remains a...
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That's my ex-husband.
We're just teasing you...and looking for excuses to goof off.... no worries! :happy::happy::happy:
Thanks. The carving is minimal but does add a bit of value to the piece. The stenciled lot numbers tell us that it was a factory manufactured...
Oh! I thought maybe it was French for tureen. :p [ATTACH]
It depends on the piece whether it affects the value. The Doulton witch pieces I collect all have crazing but they still get a lot of money for...
Could we have a close-up of the feet, please? Not yours...the table? :shame:
I guess I'm spoiled. I've got a handyman stashed in the shop.
Hard to tell from the photos, maybe ash?
Clamp and glue?
Weaving backs are a bit trickier as you need to add a horizontal spacer to maintain the natural curve of the back. Hopefully, you can find that...
I got curious and looked it up .... hand-caning rates are up to $3 per hole these days! That would be about $275 just for the seat.
That is a form commonly known as a Lincoln rocker, although technically, his was upholstered. The age is c. 1870s-80s, based on the fact that it...
LOL! We all wish!! [ATTACH]
OK, Kiddies, Time to check the attic for your old TV toys! https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/110920114_the-munsters-herman-munster-kite...
Sorry if I offended you. I was just clarifying your original statement so people would not get confused about the terms and chronology.
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