Thanks R, that is the same animal in two colors but there's no info on maker or year. Any ideas?
Hi, purchased this base & font of an oil lamp for $4. It's 11" tall, 4 3/4" diameter at the base. It caught my eye because it looked 'all...
Hi, I want to repair several draws which have damage to their trim as shown in the pics. The trim is 3/4" x 3/16". What do you call this type of...
The front does have a motif like a tree where each drawer is uniquely styled. These pics have had the contrast heightened because the piece is so...
Thank you for your responses. This piece currently sits in the back of my van? Yet another project to keep me busy this winter. And to answer...
Hi, quick ask ........... they're asking 250$ for this Aesthetic Movement side locking dresser. Any opinions? My instinct says it's worth the...
The textured surface is a steel alloy - a magnet sticks to it.
Hi, I have the opportunity to purchase this bench for $10 as an obvious project piece. But what was it used for? Seems small for a settee. I...
Hi, after cleaning the trunk on the weekend, I sprayed it with a light coat of shellac to see what 'problems' there are. I'm agreeing with Brad...
Hi, working on a dome top trunk and would like some advice on a couple of topics. I just got finished washing it down hence the white...
Thanks as always for your thoughtful comments! My plan is to remove some of the old and very dirty shellac to make the burl pop then apply...
Greetings! Picked up this beauty and would like some information on the maker (importer?) "J C Reither and sons, brooklyn ny" (perhaps Reitner?)....
What does that mean? Is it a time period?
Hi, got this beauty in a local auction but I can't definitively identify it. Seems to be in the family of 'illustrious' persons exports. It is...
Ok, I'll come clean; the second cat is JR!
Moby and I appreciate all the kind and helpful comments; thank you all! I tried a few things to clean up the black rings (soap, crud kutter, a...
Hi, purchased this great trunk and would like some advice as to how to clean the top which has water stains. It's not latex or oil paint,...
Greetings! I picked up this antique travel trunk for literally a few bucks and want to know what the covering is. It looks like alligator (real...
To answer 'Any Jewelry', I'm seeing either a 'too modern' washed out tan like you'd see on office furniture or a 'muddy' darker shade. Not the...
The golden glow in the photo is an example of a color I admire and would like to reproduce on some of my refinishing projects. This photo is of a...
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