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: 6/1/2008 Subject: two tier, round imperial tea table
Question I asked Ms. Cronk a question earlier and she answered but then referenced me to your direction.....
Today at a tag sale, I purchased an Imperial Furniture Co., two tier mahogany table with an EXCELLENT base and leg set, but the table tops show signs on age. The labels on the bottom of the table are in tact and it is also stamped with the number '1423'. Regarding this table, I am excited for several different reasons but the main reason is that I paid a whopping 2.00 for this table.
Ms. Cronk answered my questions regarding oils/waxes and completing a total refinishing but now I'm interested in a price range of this table.
I have found the same table, by the same maker and the same markings on line but with three tiers instead of two. This table only has two tiers and there are no visible signs of a smaller third tier on the top....but my main concern is this table on line (and there were several) had fairly hefty price tags on them and now I'm even more curious of it's value.
I'm certain it's difficult to give even an approximation of value not knowing the exact condition but maybe a range or even a reputable web location for further research would be helpful.
I appreciate your help and look forward to your response soon.
Thanks -
D.
Answer Daniel - I cannot give you even a ball park estimate without seeing the table. So far I can't tell if the table is a dumbwaiter, a lamp table, a step table or a coffee table.
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
Daniel - I am sorry that you were not satisfied with my response to your generalized vague question. Perhaps you could get your money back for your subscription to this free service.
