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| antique floor scale | 1/7/2009 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: You recently helped with a Detecto scale..here's another one!It's a floor scale made with wood, has ...
A: Your platform scale was most likely manufactured by a large scale company such as Howe or Fairbanks ...
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| Seeburg 147 | 1/7/2009 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: Good evening. I was wondering where I might find parts for a Debug 147? I have one in great working ...
A: Nice box that Seeburg Trashcan model 147 is! I love them, they have the nick name of Trashcan as, ...
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| Allan Herschell carrousel horses | 1/7/2009 | Bruce W. Zubee |
Q: Zubee: Might I ask the following questions: Does the coloring of the horse appear to be original, ...
A: I'm sure this figure doesn't wear its original paint. There was no "original color scheme. Horses ...
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| Unknown sewing? tool | 1/7/2009 | Irene Schwall |
Q: "I cannot begin to imagine what this tool was used for, however the box that it was found in also ...
A: I should have thought of this before but my brain was not working earlier this morning - sorry. On ...
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| Fairbanks Standard weight | 1/7/2009 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: I have (handed down for years by family) a heavy iron (about 8X6X7? with top handle bar) weight that ...
A: Your weight is a 50 pound standard bar test weight made by Fairbanks in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. It ...
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| Unknown sewing? tool | 1/7/2009 | Irene Schwall |
Q: "I cannot begin to imagine what this tool was used for, however the box that it was found in also ...
A: I can't say that I've ever seen a needlework tool like this. But I will check my reference books ...
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| Old Table | 1/7/2009 | robert klein |
Q: A friend brought an old table that had been in her Grandmother's house when she was a child. The ...
A: This is an etergere or whatnot shelf. Probably made around 1900, probably birch stained red to look ...
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| John A. Colby and Sons Chest | 1/7/2009 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I am curious about a chest I have with the name "John A. Colby and Sons" carved into the wood on the ...
A: Kimberly - First let me clear up a couple of misconceptions. Your chest is not a bombe' chest. It is ...
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| identify an old wood arm chair | 1/6/2009 | robert klein |
Q: I have this wonderful wood arm chair with some detailed carvings. Can you tell me anything at all ...
A: Well, this is an oak chair, much better that I had first thought when I was thinking it was poplar ...
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| Wicker canopy bed | 1/6/2009 | The Wicker Woman-Cathryn Peters |
Q: I have a wicker canopy bed where the entire bed is wicker. My mom bought it for me 26 years ago and ...
A: Denise, How wonderful and unique that you have a wicker canopy bed! Could you please attach a ...
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| DIXON AND SON(S) TEAPOT | 1/6/2009 | Martin Roberts |
Q: I have a teapot and creamer that came to us from an aunt's estate in New England. The creamer is ...
A: - The teapot was made by James Dixon and Sons in Sheffield, England. This particular variation of ...
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| Mills $.25 slot | 1/6/2009 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: Roger, I have a 1910 Mills Novilty Co, Bell fruit gum .25 slot machine. I live in Longmont, Co ...
A: First off I am sure your Mills machine was not made in 1910, this date is on the reel strips and is ...
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| maddox colonial reproduction company | 1/6/2009 | Fred Taylor |
Q: FRED,I HAVE READ A RESPONSE TO ANOTHER PERSON THAT YOU GAVE ADVISE TO ABOUT THIS. I ALSO HAVE A ...
A: Ellen - Your Maddox Colonial table is not an antique. It is a 20th century, factory made, mass ...
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| Tabletop | 1/5/2009 | Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson |
Q: We own an S. Bent & Sons dining room set made of ash with an oak stain. The tabletop had a ...
A: With a finish from that time period, I would suggest having someone look at it. There are so many ...
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| Windsor Comb Back Rocking Chair | 1/5/2009 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I purchased a windsor comb-back rocking chair at an auction with its original paint. Some of the ...
A: good morning Monica beautiful chair you can tighten the spindles with a product call Chair Loc if ...
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| Help Identifying a chair | 1/5/2009 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me identify this chair. I believe that it's called a throne chair, ...
A: I think this chair is a 19th Century French copy of a 17th Century French Louis 14th style ...
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| Detecto Floor Scale | 1/5/2009 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: I recently picked this up at a farm estate sale in E. WA. I've been researching but can't find any ...
A: Your scale was shown in the 1937 as well as the 1980 Jacob's and Detecto catalogs showing that it ...
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| Watling scale | 1/5/2009 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: My brother recently passed away and owned a large red Watling fortune scale. I'm trying to find out ...
A: Watling manufactured several different fortune scales and we are unsure which one you might want ...
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| lane cedar chest 1932 | 1/5/2009 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have a lane cedar chest from 1932. It need to be restored, but I was wondering if it was worth ...
A: Nice to hear from you. It is usually said that a piece of furniture must be 100 years old to be ...
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| identify an old wood arm chair | 1/5/2009 | robert klein |
Q: I have this wonderful wood arm chair with some detailed carvings. Can you tell me anything at all ...
A: Nice!! I would like some more pictures but it appears to be 1920 as the legs are William and Mary ...
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| Cane Crib | 1/5/2009 | Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson |
Q: I have a crib that I think was made from cane in the early 1900's. It was bought at a store far ...
A: With out a picture or your general location, it's hard for me to give you much information.Is this a ...
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| Antique Wooden Rocking Chair | 1/5/2009 | robert klein |
Q: Can you tell us how old this rocking chair is, and can you tell what kind of wood it is? Also, could ...
A: This is an oak rocker although there may be a mix of woods that I cannot see. Not uncommon for ...
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| dresser | 1/5/2009 | robert klein |
Q: I have a 3 drawer mahogany dresser that has a fine finch furniture metal tag nailed in the side of ...
A: I have no information on the company other than having worked on several suites in the past. What I ...
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| Antique Dining set | 1/5/2009 | robert klein |
Q: I have a Berkey and Gay dining set probably from 1910. There are the trademark paper stickers under ...
A: Berkey and Gay built high styled and high quality furniture starting in the 1870's. If you would ...
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| Antigue Pie Crust Table made by Furgerson | 1/5/2009 | robert klein |
Q: Klein- I have an antique pie crust table. The label on the back says Ferguson Bros. Mfg. Co. ...
A: You have a very nice 1920-1940 era tilt top table with well shaped legs and feet. The pie crust ...
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| american antique card tables | 1/5/2009 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I have 2 antique brandt card tables. looks like a walnut finish. single drawer, out of 3 brass ...
A: Sharon - The tables are not antique. Brandt was a 20th century maker in Hagerstown, MD. Your tables ...
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| Toledo Produce Scale - circa 1918-20 | 1/4/2009 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: I am interested in information about a scale, including the range in potential value, if any. Its ...
A: Allen De Vilbiss was issued patent number 830976 for a fan top computing scale on Sept. 11, 1906. De ...
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| antique scale | 1/4/2009 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: I am trying to find what year this scale was made and its approximate value, it was made by ...
A: These scales were made by Fairbanks for many years and appear in their 1930s era catalogs. Your ...
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| Richard Groetchen | 1/4/2009 | Larry Bieza |
Q: I have a machine by richard groetchen patent number 1978395,I have found that it was made in 1934, ...
A: Groetchen Manufacturing was a major producer of coin operated machines in the 1930-50's. They made ...
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| Pinball Machine | 1/4/2009 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: My brother has a Williams Fan-Tas-Tic pinball machine in his basement. It used to work,but something ...
A: The Fan-Tas-Tic was made by Williams in 1972, they made 5,680 of these units then, and has an ...
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| Removing dings from a pewter teapot | 1/4/2009 | Martin Roberts |
Q: Sir, I have acquired a lovely old pewter tea set (KMD-Royal Holland with a crown- on bottom) but ...
A: - Hello Anne, In my view, that is complete nonsense. I cannot imagine that gentle heating followed ...
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| power cord | 1/4/2009 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: where might i get a power cord for an a-55 pepsi machine
A: You should be able to get a heavy duty power cord at any hardware store or just cut one off an old ...
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| child ssewing machine 60's | 1/4/2009 | Irene Schwall |
Q: I have a Singer Little Golden Panoramic Sewing Machine from the late 60's. It is in perfect working ...
A: I am not familiar with this particular toy machine as it is quite modern and I deal mostly in ...
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| Removing dings from a pewter teapot | 1/4/2009 | Martin Roberts |
Q: Sir, I have acquired a lovely old pewter tea set (KMD-Royal Holland with a crown- on bottom) but ...
A: - Hello Anne, I'm sorry to report your teaset is quite modern - Royal Holland started in 1898 and ...
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| Lane Cedar Chest | 1/4/2009 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have been given my Mother's Lane cedar chest, style 2968 serial #350121. 1950's. The top is a ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Your chest is likely veneer. Sounds like a good candidate for a complete ...
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| 6 drawer dresser-how old and origin | 1/4/2009 | robert klein |
Q: I would appreciate any information you can give me to help me in identifying the lovely dresser I ...
A: Very nice!! Good hardware, nice composition, great veneer matching, well shaped feet and nice ...
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| Nicholas & Stone Chair | 1/4/2009 | robert klein |
Q: I have a Nicholas & Stone chair from The House Of Windsor, with a serial #21065 on the bottom. It ...
A: Since this company is still in operation I would suggest you contact them directly. They are in ...
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| Antique Art Piece | 1/4/2009 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: I am trying to find out some information about an antique ceramic/porcelain/china plaque that my ...
A: I am not a specialist in ceramics or porcelain, but his looks like a late 19th Century porcelain ...
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| 1984 s&j woodcarvers | 1/4/2009 | Bruce W. Zubee |
Q: I have a wooden carousel horse with those markings on the bottom. It has one ear that fell off and ...
A: I can't put a value on these contemporary pieces. S&S Woodcarvers is still in business. I know ...
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| Penny Scale | 1/4/2009 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: I have a penny scale. Color is a light and dark green enamel. Made by a Chicago company. General ...
A: Your scale was made by the Rockola Manufacturing Company (RMC) in the 1930's. If you can find any ...
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