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| Pricing family furniture | 9/7/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I'm needing to sell my great aunt's bedroom set that I have had since she passed away in the 1970's. ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Don't want to depress you Barbara but this type of veneered furniture has ...
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| old bed frames | 9/6/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I was wanting to date an old bed frame from my Great grandmother. It is metal, I think brass. It ...
A: probably not brass but it sounds like and old iron bed Krylon makes great spray paint for metal (you ...
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| paint removal | 9/5/2008 | Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson |
Q: I have an antique chair that was painted yellow (paint type unknown)that my son retrieved and my ...
A: What a great story to go with the chair. I am going to assume you are sure it's plastic cane and go ...
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| 1962 Gottlieb's Fashion Show | 9/5/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: I have a 1962 Gottlieb's Fashion Show pinball machine. It is in very good, working condition. A ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I been out on the road fix-en machines and haven't had a chance to turn on the ...
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| Berkey & Gay | 9/5/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I have a Berkey and Gay Bedroom set (Full bed w/head foot and side boards, Dresser wmirror and chest ...
A: James - Your best bet is to show photos to auctioneers in your area. They always keep "want" lists ...
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| farm table | 9/4/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I am wondering about farm (rustic, antique) tables. I see them varying *wildly* in price, and I was ...
A: Nice to hear from you. You are so right about this rustic type of furniture. Heres what I see at ...
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| cleaning antique mirror | 9/4/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: The mirror in question has been stored in a poorly ventilated storage room. The odor is so bad that ...
A: Nice to hear from you. You will not harm the back of the mirror by washing it. Just use some dish ...
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| Library Table | 9/4/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: Greeting Fred, Happy you are back from vacation and are not "maxed out" right now... I've had this ...
A: Peggy - The wood on the top and the end panels is ribbon striped mahogany veneer. The rest of the ...
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| Mfg of platform rocker | 9/3/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: Ho, I"m trying to learn about a pair of platform rockers in preparation for selling them. They were ...
A: Good morning Shirley if there are manufacturer marks they would typically be on the inside of the ...
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| Seeburg or AMI | 9/3/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: I'm looking to buy my first jukebox here in the philippines and I have found 2 working units. One ...
A: Sorry, I have been out fix-en machines along with my regular job so got behind here, just haven't ...
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| Nursing Chair? | 9/2/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have just purchased this chair and I would like to know more about the style. I was told the ...
A: your chair is an art & crafts chair the frame is mahogany, the fabric looks fairly new so I would ...
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| antique armoire lock broke | 9/2/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I was trying to open the doors on my antique French armoire and the end of the key broke off in the ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Well first the broken key must be removed. Then you need a new key. Often we ...
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| dining room set | 9/2/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I have a 60" round, very heavy, table I think is mahogany. It is in two pieces, and it has a five ...
A: Jean - Your table has a solid mahogany top and a ribbon striped mahogany veneered base. The style ...
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| old plaster coated picture frame | 9/1/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: would like to save frame if possible and hope you may know how thanks les
A: Nice to hear from you. I have fixed a few of these in my day but not sure if I do it according to ...
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| SENDING CHAIR | 9/1/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: Eileen Hi, Im trying to find the easiest and least expensive way to mail / send a chair, its a ...
A: Nice to hear from you. I have never personally done this but my Father did, and I just know he would ...
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| Shaker Rocking Chair | 9/1/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: We have what we believe is an antique shaker rocking chair. It came from somewhere on the east ...
A: Emma - From one photo I cannot answer all your questions about the chair. However, I can say with ...
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| Chifferobe? | 9/1/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have this piece received from my Mother who received it from her Mother. I am not sure what it is ...
A: good morning Karen thanks for the photo You have an Armoire made in the 40's ot the 50's, the right ...
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| repair of antique chippendale dining chair | 8/31/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: How would I go about repairing the arm chair of an English Chippendale Mahogany chair. The arm is ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Most chairs like this are attached to the back with screws. The screws are ...
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| Nursing Chair? | 8/31/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have just purchased this chair and I would like to know more about the style. I was told the ...
A: good morning Sheila From the style the chair could be 100 years old, but on an upholstered piece you ...
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| how to care for this armoire?? | 8/31/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I just purchased this piece of furniture yesterday. I know that it needs cleaned but am afraid of ...
A: good morning Linda Interesting armoire it appears to be new construction the protection that I ...
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| better pictures of the chifferette | 8/31/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I've sent better quality pictures of the chifferette. Hoping you can tell me more about it. ...
A: John - Your chifforette is factory made of walnut veneer and red gum solids. It was part of a late ...
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| price of jukebox | 8/30/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: i have a 1955 seaburg v200 and want to sell ineed to know how much they are worth now
A: Nice box Lester! Your a good investor! Retail and restored, perfect, this box can reach to ...
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| kitchen cabinet | 8/30/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I recently purchased what they called a "possum bellied cabinet". I am wanting to restore this but ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Sure would be nice to get a picture of this as in my neck of the woods any ...
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| mersman table | 8/30/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: i have a mersman table it has 2 tier with 4 brass wheels
A: Sherry - What is your question? If you can send me some photos of the table I will be happy to tell ...
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| rocking chair | 8/29/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about this chair. The chair came from my grandmother ...
A: good morning kristin your chair is made of oak, the seat appears to have a veneer laminate which i ...
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| plaster of paris handprint | 8/29/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: Eileen, I have a plaster of paris handprint of my son when he was in first grade. He is now 35 and ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Now this is a question I haven't been asked before LOL. Hmmmmmmm...I really ...
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| refinish old hoosier cabinet | 8/29/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have an old Hoosier cabinet that appears to be stains, it has never been painted but it does look ...
A: Nice to hear from you. You refinish this old Hoosier the same as any wood furniture. It must be ...
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| refinish?? | 8/29/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have no idea what period of time this chest is from or if it has any antique value, therefore, I ...
A: you have an eastlake (1880-1890) late Victorian period dresser or server. if it is a dresser it may ...
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| Wooden Children's Carousel | 8/29/2008 | Bruce W. Zubee |
Q: I have a wooden carousel that is approximately 6 feet in diameter and has 4 plastic horses. It is ...
A: I know the item you're referring to. I've heard from others recently who own this item as well. ...
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| Set of 3 chairs | 8/29/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: These chairs came out of an old barn in Maine about 15 yrs ago. My mom paid $35 for the 2 side ...
A: Karen - Your chairs are from an Eastlake parlor set from the 1880s. Charles Locke Eastlake was an ...
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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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