LOL, Except, i think INH is a woman! :hilarious:
I'd say Brad was dead on accurate about C.F.A. Voysey and, that "heart" decoration/cutout seems to be a major design feature of his, particularly...
NOT A CLUE! but, I don't think glasses, to small.
YEP, INH on the case! Good job, Gold Star for you!
If the OP box was for paying out cash from drawers, wouldn't there be locks on the drawers? I don't see any or they could be later pulls covering...
Yes, it is a bunch, no doubt, early american wood boxes are HIGHLY collectible here. They cross many categories of collectors, jewelry people,...
NOT A CLUE but, interesting thread! :happy: Naturally the girls have slipped far far away but i guess bracelet as well
Here is an American late 17th century desk box, oak & pine with some condition issues, estimate was 4-6k, sold for 20k couple years ago at...
Yes, ditto here in America as well, the problem is in late 17th early 18th century America small wood boxes are probably the most numerous...
Don't think "bible" box which is a victorian term because the lid is sloped which indicates a desk form.
In USA, correct term is a Desk Box, some had stands, some didn't.
Agrees with all above, this form was made both with/without a stand in America from late 17th century onward, not sure about England. Pics are...
Tell you what, one category of antique furniture that keeps rolling along and if anything, keeps increasing? SHAKER! I am not sure exactly why...
Another point here when it comes to decorating around the house, if mommy ain't happy then nobody is gonna be happy! :hilarious:
Anything is possible i guess but, what is the MOST LIKELY scenario in the era in question, in this case late victorian age...............
How much did you pay for the pair? $250? I'd say that's a fair price in retail, wait for others to post that are more familiar with current prices...
The last one you posted even has a seat/cupboard, probably to store boots, COME ON MAN!!!! GLOVES! BOOTS! and no coat? they gonna freeze to death!...
To me, the glove box kinda gives the game away, if one is wearing gloves one is also going to have a coat. If just for umbrellas, your argument...
Although i don't really know, I am goin with Gus & Davey on this one. It seems reasonable to me, why have a stand for umbrellas & glove box and...
Yeah, one needs to be mindful about size if you plan of using this furniture in your home, a tape measure is quite useful this way. Measure the...
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