First of all, most 19th century "hitchcock" chairs that are found these days were made by companies other than Hitchcock back in the 19th century....
As I mentioned earlier, I've seen a lot of factory tiger maple side chairs in this style from the second quarter to mid 19th century. Apparently...
Yeah, I definitely get the appeal. But you have to check with the wisdom of going through other peoples trash or dumpster when covid can be on...
Hmm, could be. Roll on the back top-rail indicates earlier maybe. I've seen rush seating from mid-late 19th century that looks like that so either...
Thank you, esp. Malcolm and flipper, that must be where it is from. Fairly recent apparently unless they have a longer history than it appears....
This style was fairly popular in the US (where this was likely made), most often seen as a sidechair in tiger maple. I would call this a Classical...
Please correct if not french or not rustic. Can anyone help with the last word(s) of the signature? Besides redware, what would this type of...
Thanks, but its a private group so nothing available to me. I've avoided facebook since it started and that isn't likely to change.
Politics aside, I observed something yesterday which might get us back to covid-19 impact on the antique business. In my state, stores are closed...
Looks good, super shiny, that will probably tone down once it's dry. First one looks like a Larkin desk; there are several threads about them,...
My wife keeps cooking as therapy I think so we have lots of food and no need to buy. I went out to escape the house but didn't go in any stores,...
I have to agree with your nemesis that these don't look at all like they are made from ivory. Why do you think they are? Can you show some...
I say definitely curtain tie-backs. These were commonplace in Victorian and early 20th century houses. Were these placed next to windows where...
OK, thanks. No black paper in my house, but I stuffed a black nylon jacket in it which might do the trick. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think I need directions on how to take a better picture that will be searchable. Below are pics on a white background, one in full sun on in...
If you're going to put any work into this, I would recommending removing the backsplash, which doesn't fit right and was apparently added...
Thank you, that is exactly the translation I needed. Kutani Taniguchi shows the information needed: https://www.kutani.org/spip.php?newsletter8...
I can't imagine they will hold the May show, though it is two months away. Thousands of people from all over the country. The dealers I know who...
I'm not trying to make points as much as see what opinions are about what will happen to the antiques business due to impacts from the virus. MA...
The antique mall I sell at is closed as of last Sunday. As are all the places I look to for inventory (with one exception, last I checked but...
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