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Question
How does one know if he has a Fife table and chairs? I showed my table/chairs to a furniture guy a year or two ago and he said it was a Duncan Fife. I had no idea what that meant, but now am looking to sell it and want to know how to know for sure if it is a Fife and if so, how to find out how much it might be worth.
Hi Joe
Nice to hear from you.
I suspect your table and chairs are "in the style' of Duncan Phyfe.
It would be a rare find indeed if it was actually made by Mr. Phyfe
There is a huge amount of this style of furniture out there.
Look at ebay to get some prices.
http://antiques.search.ebay.com/duncan-phyfe_Dining-Sets_W0QQdfspZ32QQsacatZ6357...
And read this article on Mr Phyfe
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles01/article488.shtml
There is lots of info available on the man.
Hope this helps in your search Joe.
Best of luck
Eileen
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