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| Toledo 30lb Scale | 8/28/2008 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: I would appreciate information about this Toledo scale. Style number 1603F, Serial 300686. It has a ...
A: Many companies repair Toledo Scales. You may be able to find a qualified person in your area by ...
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| Abbey Pewter | 8/28/2008 | Martin Roberts |
Q: I have 2 Pewter what look like vases with the mark of Abbey Pewter. They are both numbered 1465, ...
A: - Abbey Pewter was a trademark of Osborne & Co of Sheffield, and was used around 1909-1939. They ...
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| Nichols and Stone, American Fancy Chair and Child's Boston Rocker | 8/28/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I have an American Fancy Nichols & Stone chair that was my grandmother's. It's quite beautiful. ...
A: Mary - Here is some history on N&S. http://www.nicholsandstone.com/history.php If you can send me ...
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| Fiber Weve Pram | 8/28/2008 | The Wicker Woman-Cathryn Peters |
Q: I have my Mom's old "doll buggy". I am just trying to get an idea of the age. I know it dates back ...
A: How nice it is that you have a family heirloom that was your mother's, something to always remember ...
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| J. Thomas Steamer Trunk | 8/27/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have an old steamer trunk that I found and do not know if it is worth doing some repairs on. ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Here is a site where I hope you will find the info you seek. Its a wonderful ...
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| carousel cat picture | 8/27/2008 | Bruce W. Zubee |
Q: and thanks for the quick response. I have attached a picture of the cat. Again, thanks for helping ...
A: Study up on authentic carousel figures. Get books like "Painted Ponies" by William Manns, and Art ...
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| upholstered child's platform rocker | 8/27/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have a child's upholstered platform rocker which my Father-in-Law restored (he was both a master ...
A: good morning cheryl sorry i can't find anything in any of my usual sources about the company a lot ...
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| antique rocking chair | 8/27/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have this oak rocking chair with rocking mechanisms like I have never seen. Do you know what this ...
A: Fred Taylor our American furniture expert sent me this interesting bit of info about your chair. ...
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| J.F. Dietz Co. Cincinnatti Ohio Roll Top Desk | 8/27/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: Have a roll top desk in very good condition. Curious about it's value
A: Sally - Curious about what it looks like. Send photos. You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files ...
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| Whitney carriage house | 8/26/2008 | Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson |
Q: I own the Victorian house Mr. Whitney built in 1858 in Leominster Massachussetts. Do you have any ...
A: Must be exciting to own such a historic home. I would enjoy seeing some pictures. As far as the ...
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| Pewter | 8/26/2008 | Martin Roberts |
Q: Roberts, I have acquired about 100 pieces of pewter all of which come from different makers. Most ...
A: - Angela, There is nothing in your list that is anything other than 20th Century decorative - they ...
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| Oak dining chairs | 8/26/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I just purchased a set of 6 of these oak chairs and want to restore them to their original look. ...
A: these were typically kitchen chairs in the 30's, 40's and 50's they are made of oak and were covered ...
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| Drawer repair | 8/26/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have an old oak bureau that I purchased. I just finished carefully stripping the 8 layers of paint ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Wish I knew if these drawer stops are those little metal kind or wood. We ...
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| antique Chifferobe | 8/26/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I'm trying to find out about this piece. Photos have been sent. Both drawers and wardrobe doors have ...
A: John - Statesville Furniture Co was located in Statesville, NC. "The Statesville Line" was the ...
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| Wicker doll buggy | 8/25/2008 | The Wicker Woman-Cathryn Peters |
Q: I have my mom's wicker doll buggy from the 1920's. It needs a minor amount of repair - the wicker ...
A: Terribly sorry to hear about your mother's passing, I'm sorry for your loss. But isn't it a good ...
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| removing old veneer | 8/25/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I recently found for free a lovely old buffet with water damage to the top on the veneer. It has ...
A: Nice to hear from you. This is going to be a wonderful fix and should extend the life of this lovely ...
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| all cedar wardrobe | 8/25/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have inherited a cedar wardrobe,the outside of which was coated with shellac which was dry and ...
A: I always just assume folks know these things and I apologize. First off if you are sure there is no ...
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| Antique wooden top | 8/25/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: The wooden top of my antique Tibettan cabinet is uneven due to previous attempts (not mine) to even ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Paul this finish someone poured on will need to be removed. The only way is ...
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| 1953 AMI Model E 80 play | 8/25/2008 | Chad Boekelheide |
Q: I have a chance to buy this Jukebox from an estate. It looks and sounds good. I haven't seen it ...
A: Jim, I found it listed in a book for $500-1500 depending upon condition. The high price would be ...
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| Antique Slot Machine | 8/25/2008 | David Burritt |
Q: My husband just received his Dad's old slot machine. We don't see any name on it. But, we did get ...
A: If it is a Mills machine, then the serial number tells me it is probably a Mills Gooseneck Silent ...
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| great grandmas wood rocking chair | 8/25/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me a little about this chair. I don't know much about it other ...
A: Don - Your chair is a Windsor rocker from just after the turn of the century. What appears to be ...
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| all cedar wardrobe | 8/24/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have inherited a cedar wardrobe,the outside of which was coated with shellac which was dry and ...
A: Nice to hear from you. You have a few options here Jean. First you could replace the shellac (not my ...
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| Vintage Acorn Gumball Machine | 8/24/2008 | Larry Bieza |
Q: I just picked up a Vintage Red glass globed Acorn gumball machine by Oak Mfg. Inc. I have seen ...
A: Oak Mfg was based in Los Angeles, Ca, which makes it a bit unique as most of the coin operated ...
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| Cutler - restoring the finish | 8/24/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have a single pedestal Cutler desk that I picked up in a garage sale. At the time it had been ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Peter if the methylated spirits removed the finish then it was shellac. It ...
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| rifle musket | 8/22/2008 | Neil S Berman |
Q: have what i believe to be 1841 mississippi rifle musket.has 33 inch barrel,the barrel diameter .75 ...
A: If you have an 1841 rifle, and if all the brass and steel hardware and ramrod are present and ...
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| Gateleg Table | 8/22/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have a Gate Leg table bought about 20 years ago. I am trying to see if it is worth getting ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Jackie this table looks like it has been stripped and its ready for its ...
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| 1951 toms vending machine | 8/22/2008 | Tom Novitski |
Q: could you tell me if it would take away from the value of the machine if i painted it to refresh it ...
A: Most collectors prefer coin operated machines in original condition. However, some machines in poor ...
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| Arcade Manufacturing Imperial coffee grinder | 8/21/2008 | DR. ROBERT LERCH |
Q: I have an Imperial coffee grinder made by Arcade Manufacturing. The shaft to which the handle ...
A: cast iron can be welded, but it has to be done by someone who is very experienced with cast iron. ...
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| Foundry Cart for a Coffee Table | 8/21/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have an old foundry cart from the late 1890's. It looks to be made of oak planks and cast iron ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Great project. If you like what was done in the picture you sent its a fairly ...
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| seat weaving | 8/21/2008 | The Wicker Woman-Cathryn Peters |
Q: I have a ladder back chair that needs the seat repaired, it is hand weaved and just needs the front ...
A: Well, it just so happens that I set up a Furniture Repair Directory on my website in 2004 just for ...
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| Antique Chair | 8/21/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I just purchased this chair at an auction. The style is very confusing and I just can't seem to date ...
A: This appears to be a chair from the arts and cradts period (late 19th -early 20th century)and would ...
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| Craftsman pewter Sheffield | 8/21/2008 | Martin Roberts |
Q: I have recently picked up a 16 sided oval bowl about 10 inches long with handles on each end and ...
A: - "Craftsman" was a trademark of Viners, a Sheffield firm famous for cutlery manufacture, who also ...
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| copy/knockoff of James Yates pewter | 8/21/2008 | Martin Roberts |
Q: Do you know which reproduction pewter companies might have copied a James Yates half-pint capacity ...
A: - Interesting question. These things do turn up every now and then, but are not especially common. ...
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| library table | 8/21/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have in my possession an antique library table that came out of an old Chicago public school ...
A: good morning Mark Without a photo I am just guessing butI have seen tables similar to yours that are ...
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| clown head gumball machine | 8/20/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: I was wondering if you have any information on a conical shaped clown head machine. You put your ...
A: I been looking for information on this machine, can you tell me who manufactured it? I found one ...
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| FLOOR SCALE | 8/19/2008 | Bill & Jan Berning |
Q: I HAVE A SCALE FROM AMERICAN SCALE MFG CO, BUT DO NOT KNOW TO MUCH OF IT. CAN YOU HELP ME FIND OUT ...
A: Most of these American scales were made in the 1940's and 1950's. I have never seen one in Spanish. ...
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| Mills Cherry 5 cent slot machine | 8/19/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: Mr. Knutson, we have an excellent condition Mills Cherry 5 cent slot machine, MLB 6803 P2, have ...
A: Your Mills might be a Black Cherry or a Bursting Cherry, I don't know and the MLB number is just a ...
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| Old safe | 8/19/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this safe, who made it, age, weight, etc. It ...
A: Sorry no I don't, I am not a safe guy but you should be able to show your photo to some old lock ...
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| Old safe | 8/19/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this safe, who made it, age, weight, etc. It ...
A: Normally i would not answer this question so as to not rick bad fed back on my all experts rating ...
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| China Cabinet | 8/19/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: My husband and I were given a huge china cabinet as a wedding gift. We were told it from WWII era ...
A: My goodness this piece is huge. I would sell this at an auction house. If you sell it from your ...
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