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| dining table and chairs | 10/12/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: i think i own an antique dining table and chairs, i would like to know how i can tell who made them, ...
A: The table and chair in the photo look like they are 19th Century French or Belgium and are in the ...
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| Antique Iron Bed Rail | 10/12/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I have read your answers about the rails to the antique iron beds, and I am pretty sure that I have ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Yes you are understanding OK Kari. Some of these rails are as you describe. I ...
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| Northern Furnature Co #1276 | 10/12/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: Cronk, We have a piece of Northern Furn. #1276. It is a 3 drawer, with a china hutch above. With ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Yes the top comes off the bottom section. Often times we see the backs of ...
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| antique hand crank sewing machine | 10/12/2008 | Irene Schwall |
Q: I have a family hand crank sewing machine (I believe to be Singer). I.D. marks on hand crank area HK ...
A: From your description I believe you are referring to a domestic, our household (full sized) sewing ...
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| pin cushion | 10/11/2008 | Irene Schwall |
Q: This belonged to my great-grand mother. I was wondering if it has any value and if you knew anything ...
A: Your pincushion is Native American, Nineteenth century - and most likely made by the Iroquois. The ...
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| a chair with no seat - what is it please? | 10/11/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: This chair was left behind in a sold home. I know nothing about 'older' items. I find it visibly ...
A: This chair is an Antique, it is over 100 years old and to me it looks like it was made in the ...
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| gummy varnish | 10/11/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: We live in a old farm house built in 1948. It has wood kitchen cabinets that have gummy varnish ...
A: Nice to hear from you. While these citrus cleaners are good degreasers, in this case I would not use ...
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| dining table and chairs | 10/11/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: i think i own an antique dining table and chairs, i would like to know how i can tell who made them, ...
A: To know who made your dining table and chairs is not easy, if there is not a stamp or any type of ...
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| sterling & enamel thimble | 10/10/2008 | Barbara K. Acchino |
Q: I have found an old thimble in an old button jar from my mother's childhood home. I believe it may ...
A: From your description, it sounds like the maker's mark is that of Simons Bros. Co. of Philadelphia ...
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| table | 10/10/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I was thinking about restoring this antique table from my mother but I am not sure what kind of ...
A: hey George nice table I am assuming it has several leaves the question I always ask my clients - is ...
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| Seeburg M100 Select-O-Matic Jukebox | 10/10/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: Selling Seeburg M100 Select-O-Matic Jukebox that was originally 78 converted into 45rpm, needs ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I been moving and the computer isn't set up yet but I do have this laptop and ...
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| small carousel horse | 10/10/2008 | Bruce W. Zubee |
Q: I apologize if this is a duplicate as I am not sure my first question went through. We picked up a ...
A: Yes I did already answer this question. Your horse was produced in Mexico. The date could be ...
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| Arcade Centipede and Gottlieb Diamond Jack | 10/10/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: I have a 1980s arcade size Centipede machine in excellent working order with great paint on cabinet, ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I been moving and the computer isn't set up yet but I do have this laptop and ...
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| care of antique furniture | 10/9/2008 | Eileen Cronk |
Q: I just cleaned an antique dresser with equal parts of vinegar, linseed oil and mineral spirits. ...
A: Nice to hear from you. Interesting question. Actually the wood will be well preserved if the finish ...
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| antique wicker doll carriage | 10/9/2008 | The Wicker Woman-Cathryn Peters |
Q: First, thank you in advance for your help. I am impressed with your knowledge and your rating! I am ...
A: we'll see if we can also help you out with your lovely doll carriage. The picture of your doll ...
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| Pewtwr Tankards | 10/9/2008 | Martin Roberts |
Q: I have been given a pewter quart tankard with the makers name , G Farmiloe and sons of London etched ...
A: - Shaun, Thanks for the supportive comments - much appreciated. Your mug or measure (strictly, ...
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| Kenmore Sewig Machine | 10/8/2008 | Irene Schwall |
Q: I have a kenmore sewing machine with the original desk, oil, and buttonhole attachments. I also have ...
A: I am sorry I am unable to help you. My expertise is in TOY or MINIATURE sewing machines, antique ...
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| Antique buffet/sideboard | 10/8/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: I have some questions about this antique sideboard/buffet that I recently inherited. I'm not even ...
A: This is a American made mass produced Sideboard from the 1920's or 1930's It is a mix of styles, ...
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| Antique slot machine - Bally | 10/8/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: My husband has a number of antique slot machines that he got from his grandfather. I was wondering ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I been moving and the computer isn't set up yet but I do have this laptop and ...
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| D. Gottlieb Pinball | 10/8/2008 | Tom Novitski |
Q: We want to insure a pinball machine we have, but have no idea of it's worth. It is A 5 cent, ...
A: I do not collect pinball machines so I cannot give you a value as to your machine. However, there is ...
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| Antique Chest of Drawers, possibly 1937 | 10/8/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: Mr. Taylor, I am hoping you can provide some insight on a chest of drawers that is currently in my ...
A: Christina - That's not quite enough to go on. I nned to see the entire chest from several angles. ...
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| Antique buffet/sideboard | 10/7/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: I have some questions about this antique sideboard/buffet that I recently inherited. I'm not even ...
A: Please take another photo that is in focus, and a other close ups of the details on the drawer and ...
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| Horse | 10/7/2008 | Bruce W. Zubee |
Q: I got this old horse from a relative but I have not idea of the value/age. Can you help?
A: Your horse was produced in Mexico. It could have been manufactured anything between the 1930's and ...
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| Childs morris chair | 10/7/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have this childs morris chair. i am looking to find out any info. Age, value anything about ...
A: good afternoon Susan very nice chair looks to be oak - cleans up very nicely usually with denatured ...
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| Help with and oldy | 10/7/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: Sorry, I forgot to attach pics to the first e-mail.
A: OK Dennis, Found your photo here on another question. I see you have a Bally wood rail or one ball ...
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| Help with and oldy | 10/7/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: I have been trying for some time to find anything out about an old flipperless Bally Banner I have ...
A: Well, this is a tough one, a photo would cut through the mess a little bit. Jackpot7@ix.netcom.com ...
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| Lawrencia furniture makers and marks | 10/7/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: My parents found me a small armoire at a thrift shop with a bottom drawer and double doors on it It ...
A: good morning Lynell sounds like you are well on your way to an interesting restoration I use the ...
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| genuine mahogany dining table | 10/7/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: How much do you think a Mahogany Association dining table that sits six people is worth? thank you
A: Darrell - The “Mahogany Association” is not a company but a reaction to events. Around the turn of ...
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| brass thimble - the #4 imprinted on it | 10/6/2008 | Irene Schwall |
Q: I found a brass thimble with the #4 imprinted on it. It appears to be a normal thimble except for ...
A: Nancy, It appears from your query (no photo attached for identification purposes) that you have a ...
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| haywood wakefield tables | 10/6/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: i have 2 haywood wakefield dropleaf tables, and on the underneath it says cinnamon. there is also a ...
A: The photos that you have sent show a table that was not made before 1950 and could be as recent as ...
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| Wicker doll buggy | 10/6/2008 | The Wicker Woman-Cathryn Peters |
Q: How do you clean a vintage wicker doll buggy? Do you use linseed oil to put back some moisture into ...
A: For help with your wicker buggy questions you can go to my website at WickerWoman.com and read the ...
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| Drop leaf dining table | 10/6/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I purchased a drop leaf dining table supposed to have been manufactured in the 1920s. The leafs ...
A: Rex - Tables with leaves like that are called "draw leaf" tables because the leaves are drawn out ...
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| Bally Slot Machine | 10/5/2008 | Rodger Knutson |
Q: I have a Bally 5 cent slot machine in decent condition. Inside it says Equip #3 and #C-654 *1-C*, ...
A: The model is important, the model number should be on the serial number tag on the handle side of ...
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| Elna Junior | 10/5/2008 | Irene Schwall |
Q: I have just been given an dark green Elna Junior Sewing Machine date August 1956 with instructions ...
A: Gaby, Your machine was manufactured at Tavaro SA Geneva, Switzerland and it dates to 1956. There ...
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| haywood wakefield tables | 10/5/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: i have 2 haywood wakefield dropleaf tables, and on the underneath it says cinnamon. there is also a ...
A: You will need to send a photo if you want someone to help you, I do not know the history of Haywood ...
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| bedroom set | 10/5/2008 | Fred Taylor |
Q: I have this complete canopy bedroom set and I would like to know how old it is and possible value? I ...
A: Dorean - The set is made of oak and appears to be no older than the 1960s or 1970s. My area of ...
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| Kienzle wall clock | 10/5/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: I have a brass German made "Kienzle" wall clock in my family for at least 50 years and inside the ...
A: The photo of this clock is not clear and there are not details or close ups, and no measurements. ...
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| What kind of lamp and age | 10/5/2008 | Michael Andrew Wilson |
Q: I purchase these two lamps from a flea market today for 40.00 bucks. They look like Capodamonti ...
A: I do not think the two lamps are Italian Capodamonti lamps (or Campodemonti), Most of the ...
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| identifying a finish | 10/4/2008 | Bob Wiley |
Q: I have a dresser & nightstand from an older (??) bedroom set in need of some restoration. I believe ...
A: good morning Gen It sounds like you have 20h century furniture that was probably made prior to 1940 ...
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| cleaning danish cord seat | 10/4/2008 | Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson |
Q: My husband bought a teak table set with woven seats at a garage sale. The seats are a woven cord, I ...
A: Danish cord usually does not have a finish on it and since it's made of woven paper, you are limited ...
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