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  1. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Just for fun I thought I'd share a couple of goodies I bought from an auction last weekend. Both are walnut shelves ca. 1870s. One might have been made in Germany, or both may have been made in the U.S.

    The one with Ms. Ghopper's Irma Starr Santa collection is about 33 U.S. inches wide and 9 tall. I'd wager a date of mid 1870s. The other has a deer head with antlers, tassels, and elaborate brackets. 1865-75 for that one.

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    Ghopper1924, Sep 30, 2022
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  2. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Very nice.
     
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  3. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Both very beautiful. Thanks for sharing! :)
     
    Bookahtoo, Sep 30, 2022
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  4. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Wow, and you have them beautifully displayed already. They look wonderful!
     
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  5. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    I have a question, how are you sure that the goodies on the shelves won't fall?
    Just curious.
     
    pearlsnblume, Sep 30, 2022
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    NO CATS !!!!
    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
     
    komokwa, Sep 30, 2022
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    now you can put out more treasures.........
    very nice !!!!
     
    komokwa, Sep 30, 2022
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  8. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    They’re strongly anchored in the walls with wood screws and bolts. Other than that there are no guarantees. None of the things displayed are priceless by any means. The shelves are really more the thing than what’s on them.
     
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  9. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Thanks for answering. They are great shelves, enjoy them and the goodies on them.
     
    pearlsnblume, Sep 30, 2022
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  10. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Fantastic deer shelf! I got a nice little shelf on FBMP recently. Small but by a really $$ maker. I guess the seller didn’t research the name. I’ll have to find it and post it. I never hung it of course. Just like most of my dozens and dozens and dozens of pieces of framed artwork.
     
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  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Love the deer head!
     
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  12. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Love the deer head shelf, so ornate. Totally over the top! :)
     
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