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My granddaughter has been given a cedar chest that supposedly came cross country in a wagon train. It is an Ed Roos Cedar Chest and has the #100. We would like to refinish it for her without ruining the value. It is one of the Forest Park Line. We would appreciate any advice you could give us for this project. What does the #100 denote? Thank you in advance for your time and help.
Hi Judith
Nice to hear from you.
You will not devalue this chest by refinishing it.
Here is some info about Ed Roos Cedar chests
http://chicagoantiquesguide.com/archives/20051213064534.php
Pretty interesting read.
While it looks like your chest is not old enough to have came across country on a wagon train, it still could be a very old and perhaps a very desirable one.
Perhaps a picture and query to one of our furniture experts on this site would help.
The number 100 is likely a model number.
Not sure if you need the stripping info but get back to me if you do.
Kind Regards
Eileen
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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
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I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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