Agrees with "VERY unusual" but i don't think it's a vanity, more likely a hall or pier table. Have no idea of value, never seen one like it. The...
Not a clue! guesses poster lost interest in the chair and post/thread as well.
Well, some of it does, it kinda depends. Auctions are a crap shoot really but, having said that, there has never been a better time to buy...
Yeah, i heard that! Probably more than i would pay as well, estimate is 500-1000 but that could be way low.
I was researching on that thread when some drama broke out! and when i got back it had been LOCKED! :dead: In any event, Komo was close to ID and...
How many bucks is the question? You realize my history with early american boxes is not good, tragic in fact!
Absolutely! On period William & Mary furniture those bun feet rarely survive in original condition because they are so delicate & sliding/moving...
That Thomas Seymour table on the left in Brad post above is an outstanding example, with killer figure in what looks like tiger maple. The reason...
Yeah, they are called "bun" feet, common in william & mary furniture and in this case, help date the box. The feet appear to be original, in last...
A "Friesian" carved valuables box is coming to market this month that is probably American, I would guess New York, 1st quarter 18th century that...
Agreed.
Gee Wiz, I am glad I am stuck in the 17th-18th century furniture wise, much easier in so many ways. :confused:
Well, i would say it could use a new finish. :happy:
From an economic standpoint, no but, sometimes economics does not win the day, for instance someone in your family who previously owned it & you...
LOL, uhhhhhhh, noooooooo, not yet. I saw recently an 18th century american chest on chest that sold in 2005 for over 460k struggle to make...
Yeah is, i didn't notice it until you posted but it is striking, not exactly giving it away at $2500. either
Yeah, I hear you. Interesting that function seems to rule over form these days, that could be one of the reasons Shaker sells so well.
This metal rolling cart with two oak trays garnered $472. A matching cart, in slightly rougher condition but still exuding the popular industrial...
Agrees, 1920s-30s. Kittinger makes high quality historical furniture, at first i was thinking this was their version of the rather famous...
Sorry, not a clue here but I'd say Cluttered has the best argument so far.
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