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<p>[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 889224, member: 5170"]Don't think it was repo but I do think it sounds like had been treated badly and poorly repaired on more than one occasion. Beveled mirrors are not diagnostic; ; I've got examples of authentic pieces on both sides of that fence. Beveled is usually prettier. And just FYI, pre-20th century furniture is not often labeled, so don't count on that. Sometimes you'll get lucky, but usually not.</p><p><br /></p><p>That being said I'm glad you've developed a gut sense. This one was not for you, but one of the ones coming down the pike will be. The good thing for you, Kim, is that this is a buyers market for Victorian furniture, and if you stick with it you'll get some great bargains![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 889224, member: 5170"]Don't think it was repo but I do think it sounds like had been treated badly and poorly repaired on more than one occasion. Beveled mirrors are not diagnostic; ; I've got examples of authentic pieces on both sides of that fence. Beveled is usually prettier. And just FYI, pre-20th century furniture is not often labeled, so don't count on that. Sometimes you'll get lucky, but usually not. That being said I'm glad you've developed a gut sense. This one was not for you, but one of the ones coming down the pike will be. The good thing for you, Kim, is that this is a buyers market for Victorian furniture, and if you stick with it you'll get some great bargains![/QUOTE]
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