AboutFred Taylor Expertise I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions about those items.
Experience I ran an antique furniture restoration business for twenty years. I am a nationally syndicated columnist on the subject of antique furniture for such publications as Antique Week and New England Antiques Journal. I have produced one video on the subject of furniture identification and my book "HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE" is now available.I have also published articles in Antique Trader, Chicago Art Deco Society, Northeast Magazine, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyles, Professional Refinishing, Antiques and Art Around Florida and Antique Shoppe. You can visit my website at www.furnituredetective.com
Education/Credentials BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida
Expert: Fred Taylor Date: 5/23/2008 Subject: Flint&Horner card table
Question Hi I bought a table at a yard sale last year and was not sure of what kind of furniture it was. I began looking underneath the table and discovered that it was created by Flint&Horner. The drawer pulls out and it contains another drawer like it would hold cards or something. The edge of the table folds downs and it is in great condition. I wanted to know what era do you think it is from and probably the auction value of it.
Answer Julia - The names of Flint and Horner represent two great American cabinetmakers, George C. Flint and Robert J. Horner. Flint opened his business in in New York 1840. Horner took it over late in the century and for a while the labels read Flint and Horner and reflected their original work. However, after both principals died the family of Flint continued the business as a retail furniture store under several names.
I would need to see some photos of your table to determine period and value. If you can send me some photos of the table I will be happy to tell you what I can. You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks
Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
www.furnituredetective.com
