So the first chest is missing the breadboard end or is it the split of the two pieces that is the key?
I am so thrilled for you to be getting your long awaited treasure. We will be waiting for a complete journal of what you discover....
Spot test for nickel...
Others will be better at tested ideas. I am just a researcher, not an expert. My research says: There is a very easy spot test for nickel. Put...
I never any good with this, but one of the items looks like it been around the block a few times. I'm not sure about buying it though. I would...
According to Wikipedia - The Manning, Bowman & Co. (1849-1945) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over the years produced granite iron and...
That is so true!
I'm thinking you are wondering if it is worth your time to restore it. In my mind, that depends on a lot of things but you might consider Howards...
Do you see the differences between yours and the one you thought was the same? For example, the similar one has single turned pieces between the...
Thanks. @Ghopper1924 @verybrad do you need more photos?
There are a lot of nuances with furniture construction. Can you get a hold of some photos?
Hi Daniel. The furniture experts will be able to better help you, if you show several pictures of the whole table including the sides of the...
Got to love it.
Welcome to the party!
I think you're right. It looks like his work. Great search.
I thought the third original picture was the bottom, but I don't know for sure. Ooops just read the OP's post again. He doesn't have a bottom photo.
That looks right. No signature though.
Quite beautiful The technique of one color on the inside and the marbleized exterior indicates to me advanced skill.
I agree with you. None of the letters are similar. This is not a skilled artist. Those birds would have to be ginormous to appear like that in...
I'm not sure about the skill set of this artist, since the window doesn't look right at all.
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