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<p>[QUOTE="OliverSand, post: 3120509, member: 17635"]Hi all,</p><p><br /></p><p>I recently purchased a side table, and noticed that it had a mark which read "Imperial Grand Rapids Mich." and the number 3832 below the mark. After some searching, I found that this is a side table made by Imperial Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the piece is likely mahogany. What would be a fair value for this piece?</p><p><br /></p><p>It does have some damage, including some scratches and a ring mark. Should I sell it as is, or should I try to restore it by sanding out the marks and re-staining it?</p><p><br /></p><p>I'd prefer to sell it, but I would keep it if I can re-stain and refinish it. Would re-staining the piece destroy its value? I don't want to ruin a valuable piece of furniture if I can help it.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]294201[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]294202[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]294203[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]294204[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="OliverSand, post: 3120509, member: 17635"]Hi all, I recently purchased a side table, and noticed that it had a mark which read "Imperial Grand Rapids Mich." and the number 3832 below the mark. After some searching, I found that this is a side table made by Imperial Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the piece is likely mahogany. What would be a fair value for this piece? It does have some damage, including some scratches and a ring mark. Should I sell it as is, or should I try to restore it by sanding out the marks and re-staining it? I'd prefer to sell it, but I would keep it if I can re-stain and refinish it. Would re-staining the piece destroy its value? I don't want to ruin a valuable piece of furniture if I can help it. [ATTACH=full]294201[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]294202[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]294203[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]294204[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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