I have two sets of Hekman stacking tables with the identical labeling. I have been told these are probably from the late 50's or 60's. They have...
Very nicely done. I always like working with mahogany too. It is fairly easy to handle. I bought out an old woodsmiths shop and he had old...
On a real good day here in Iowa maybe $65.00.
Mine are a little different... Labels say "LithoPlate Educational Board" made by the Richmond School Furniture Co. from Muncie, IND. Last...
We have two of them in our possession. WIll see what it says when I go home for lunch. Ours actually have labels on them I think.
Nice way to say as we get older our writing goes south on us. ;) I know mine sure has.
To this untrained eye, the signatures do not look quite the same. Just going by the way the "R" is formed.
I will go out on a limb and say the manufacturer would not paint something like that. :angelic:
I have that chest with marble top and agree as to 1875. Desk is from the 40's.
Not with stuff that old.
Wiring shouldn't matter. The hum makes it sound like there is something with the motor. Is there a way to lubricate the motor?
Power plug polarized? One of the prongs bigger than the other?
Does look a bit refined for Eastlake I agree. Not to say there weren't "refined" craftsmen then. :) I agree, that neighbor would be a good one...
Looks Eastlake late 1800's.
We have a rather large set of Tower, including two of the piece you have. One is the old mark from before 1900, and the other has a newer mark....
Has a sort of Orrefors look about it.
How much do you want for it? I have a rather large collection of books like this and it would be a nice addition.
Depends where you are...Here in Des Moines the demand isn't really there, so I would say $250-400 maybe, depending on condition.
Turn of the 20th Century English is my vote as well.
I know of a test, but it involves open flame. :angelic: Without seeing it up close and personal, it doesn't look like gold leaf to me as it...
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