Alex, a pilaster is a whole "other thing" than a bed post, just sayin..... Definition of pilaster : an upright architectural member that is...
You're right MOS, the rich get richer! usually but, i manage to steal a piece every now n then, just enough to keep my interest up! So, i got THAT...
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That is the piece on sale this Saturday and, if you read the first post in thread i noted that: " I'd say it's a period chest and it appears to be...
These terms, spindles & egg bosses are today's terms, we have no idea what they were called in the 17th century, neither in america or england....
OK, i got you now, those "pilasters" are called "spindles" or "applied turnings" and the "egg bosses" are turned and are not cut in two. In period...
32k is chump change for American period chests of this era. Christie's sold a sunflower chest in incredibly fine condition for 482k in 2011....
Alrighty then, auction emailed me some additional pics ( i hope they don't post them online :p ) It IS a side hung drawer! as it should be in a...
Yeah, it ain't gonna happen, if this chest is what i think it is & still checking on a few details (like the drawer, it should be side hung) this...
It's AVAILABLE! throw your hat into the ring! someone who does not have one now will have one come Sat morning. It's a rare chest amongst the...
A "sunflower" (now believed to be a Marigold) chest is up for grabs this Saturday, I'd say it's a period chest and it appears to be all there with...
That's why they invented stain. True, ya never know, live a little, take some risks! Nothing ventured, Nothing gained!
Yep, Thar she Blowsssssssssssssssss! Good job on ID of chair!
Yeah is, quality cost money.
OR, you could stop in at Leonards who have been restoring antique beds since 1933, they do gorgeous work, pricey though....
Exactly, the pegs kinda gave it away.
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Take it off, take it ALL OFF! :joyful: Don't listen to the fuddy duddys in here, mostly ebay junk dealers anyway! :hilarious: Label says "solid...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hospitality-Bed-82-Bolt-On-Steel-Bed-Side-Rails-Bed-Frame-Queen-King/133972807?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=7736&ad...
I'd add it's tough to give away antique beds unless restored for the modern world which is expensive.
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