I'm attaching a couple adverts from the period.
Thanks all for your replies. What a fun place to share the joys of refurbishing these noble castaways.
[ATTACH] Redeemable for 10 soap certificates in 1905, this solid oak dresser was a neighborhood freebie, somewhat busted up inside, but all pieces...
That is beautiful, and with all the balls intact. Thanks for pointing out style nuances.
I've posted a video about this project on YT, channel Pav's Showcase; I'll respect Forum rules and not embed here. Thanks all for good thoughts,...
Thanks Fern, I'm not varnishing this, will linseed oil every year or so. I called this table Gothic on first look; today's the first time I've...
Brad thank you, that's wonderful info. Interesting about the sewing table. A cursory reading about Eastlake and Renaissance Revival indicates that...
Neighbor moving street-find, in Maine, but this beauty may be from Mass. as papers left in books indicate so. I used dowels and glue to secure...
I'm adding additional pics of chair in hopes knowledgeable viewers might offer info. The nails are not quite square-head, more like slightly...
Hi Sandra. I live in a studio apt. so keep belongings to a minimum. Nearly every week I'm tempted by finds, but my space limitation prevents me...
Wow you seem right on about 1890s as I'm finding images online of same Victorian knight-in-armor drawer pulls.
That's awesome, thanks! A friend just pointed out it's more of a console table than a desk.
Thanks everlyb, I'm not seeing indication of marble top; the top wood is very nice. That would be cool if it's c. 1900; I was guessing around 1940.
Hi, I enjoy street finds, when neighbors move, etc. I have no training in furniture repair but that doesn't stop me from gluing, shimming, and...
Hi, these are my best furniture street-finds, from Maine. I made the jute twine seat, as original cane was deteriorated. It's oak, with what...
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