That model 1113 sold for a shade over $250 in 2007. I don't think they have gone up very much if at all since then.
Definitely has the Chinese look going for it. Fortunately, here in Central Iowa we have a very good oriental rug cleaning shop that charges about...
Another vote for walnut.
No problem. As far as dating an item... we have quite a few reference guides and they aren't even in total agreement. There are a lot more...
From the pictures I get a modern made in China sort of look. The stainless steel band at the top is what I am going off of.
http://www.pewterbank.com/PEWTER_PLATE_BY_H_J_J_L_MASSE_1910....358_PAGES.pdf More than you ever wanted to know about Pewter. :woot:
I second that feeling. I vote for it being a replacement on top. Can't see signs of anything removed from that back piece.
Best of luck. Mine has a couple pieces of loose trim on the top that are currently held on with newer nails. Getting ready to remove those nails...
Picked this little item up at a small antique mall in rural Iowa for $150.00 Pretty much showroom shape as well.[ATTACH]
Looks to me like those nails are there to reinforce the drawers. It all has me totally baffled, which may be the idea. :banghead:[ATTACH]
The "writing in question is just bubbles in the finish. Here are some better pics of the drawers, with signs of rodent damage.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here is the mechanism that "locks" the drawers. [ATTACH]
Well, I only paid $25 for it...This was a very strange estate...Lots of oriental looking furniture, and very high end Baker furniture as well....
Iron wire is a good descriptor. I notice I have the drawers in the wrong sides. The hardwared defintely looks hand-forged to me. I hesitate to...
I picked up an "old" desk at a local estate sale Saturday. It has many coats of paint on it, but I think that the base wood is cherry, and looks...
Have to agree with Brad on this one. Would be interesting to see the underside of the base.
Oh heck no.. There is a lot of room for improvement before it even becomes so-so.
Last couple of auctions I have been to some of the bigger players are paying more for brown furniture than they used to be willing to. Maybe they...
Also in the IT biz here. Antiques just a hobby to keep me off the streets.
Would be quite happy to get $150 here in central Iowa, but I am actually seeing signs that maybe things are slowly improving.
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