In general, a secretary is less desirable than a sideboard. Seems tall large pieces are out right now. Mahogany is less desirable than blond...
Pretty sure Japanese silverplate. Size? Looks like it could be an odd form cigarette box.
Agree that refinished pieces often look too new. Howard's is an oil based product that goes on pretty thin. Multiple coats will eventually get a...
Looks like a typical 40s mahogany piece but could be as early as the 20s. Basing this on the hardware I can see in the last pic. Looks like the...
From what I can see, the veneer is raised in multiple places throughout the top. Consequently, it will be very tedious to try and repair this....
No problem with the quest for knowledge and what you have found is more than what we know about most antique furniture. I commend your zeal and,...
20th century Dutch motif bell. Handle looks like pewter. Could have been made in a couple different time periods. Dutch motifs were popular...
Google says that kylfat = cooler in English so a chiller is the equivalent. I am with AJ in the opinion that this is Middle Eastern in origin and...
Ditto what the others said. Recently sold a similarly ornate European set in our store without original chairs for just under $1000.00. It had 2...
As noted, Restor-a-finish is a good product and easy to use. It proves a quick method for sprucing but will not make it look like new. No...
Nice find but really doesn't impart much, if any, value. Suppose having such included might entice some buyers but doubt they would pay more for...
I also think a cobblers or other type of craftsperson's bench. Think the round part is to hold small items or tools. The soft working surface is...
Nice box. Dovetails look hand cut so could be as early as mid 19th century. Someone took a fair amount of care in making this.
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