The bottom line in all this is, there is no "magic bullet" to authenticate "in period" old furniture, i wish there was but there just isn't. just...
I'd say it's important to point out that just because drawer dovetails are hand made, does mean the entire piece was hand made or a "period...
Tried to imbed video above from recent Sotheby's sale, DIDN'T WORK! some incredible watches, it's obvious some folks take timepieces VERY SERIOUSLY!
https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/timepieces-from-the-greatest-watchmakers-in-history
Yes, TONS! You seem attracted to early (17th-18th century) furniture, one of the best books in my view is Wallace Nutting "Furniture Treasury" for...
Yes, time pieces/watches can get pricey in a hurry, no doubt. Interesting that this one was not at a "watch" type auction.
Agrees, yes, threw in 1 to many styles together on this one, the box stretchers don't work in my view from a functional point of view..
True but, the value of this watch today is only worth $1000-$2000 tops so the article says. Clearly the value here is ALL about who owned it.
It's a jacobean revival piece for sure, sometime in 20th century but i have never seen one like this form with the mirror. I am guessing it was...
The drawer fronts are 17th century style, the box stretcher is like an 18th century tavern table but the mirror? very odd. I don't think it's...
When it was owned by Edgar Allan Poe for about a year before he was forced to give it to creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding....
If this table is late 18th early 19th the legs would have to be turned by hand on a pole lathe. This would be relatively easy to determine, if on...
[ATTACH] This is the kind of Oak they hunt in europe. Angel Oak, Charleston SC, reported to be 1000-1500 years old, the oldest living thing east...
I know these boutique saw mill guys travel to Europe as well to harvest old growth timber, primarily oak i think.
Quarter sawn oak, jacobean/elizabethan revival. It is unusual to see relief carving done in the old style on a "modern" piece. Those orbs on legs...
I got that board from a boutique saw mill. There are guys here in the States that travel and harvest very old trees in mostly urban locations....
Walnut board i purchased 5-10 years ago or so to replace a top on a piece, 27 inches wide. [ATTACH]
Not here in america no, not in early 19th century for sure. That means that the 5 boards are less than 5" wide, in america that's not a tree, more...
Well, that 5 board top argues against that time period unless replaced. I realize England isn't America timber wise but still, 5 boards in a 2...
I know, i got A LOT of minuses in there! but, similar form.
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