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Expertise
In regards to antique, vintage and collectible furniture I can help with wood identification, styles, age, and periods. As with all things, looking at pictures is not as good as actually handling the object. I am a qualified to answer questions about repair, restoration, refinishing, finishes, coatings, stains, historical coatings and materials. SEND PICTURES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR THE QUESTION WILL LIKELY BE REJECTED.

Experience
I have been in the antiques furniture and restoration business for 40 years and have continued my education in the trade by attending workshops and seminars through the Smithsonian, MESDA, and other organizations.

Organizations
Professional Refinishers Groop, Int. AIC

Education/Credentials
BA Florida State University 1970 BA University of West Florida 1971

Past/Present Clients
This is a list of people that i know personally across the country that are competent, knowledgeable and skilled refinishers, restorers and conservators. AL Elberta Jim Cole Antique Works; AZ Phoenix Hal Resnikoff The Village Woodsmith; CA Fort Bragg Joe Amaral Wood Finish Services; CA San Clemente Michele Rosen Michele Rosen Woodfinishing & Conservation; CT Bridgeport Jim Young Old Gold Furniture Restoration; GA Atlanta Brian Hillman Hillman's Restoration; GA Bogart Fred McLean McLean's Refinishing; GA Atlanta Alan Noel A. Noel Furniture Refinishing; GA Atlanta Brian Webster Brian Webster; KS Topeka Dave Macfee Macfee Refinishing; KS Topeka Ben Myre Macfee Refinishing; MA West Newbury Bruce Hamilton Bruce Hamilton Antique Restoration; MA Dedham Robert Judd Judd Refinishing; MD Monrovia Kevin Hancock Hancock Piano Restorations; MI Armada Al Venditelli Armada Furniture Services LLC; MN Bemidji Don MacKinnon MacKinnon Woodworks; NC Winston Salem Martin O'Brien Martin O'Brien Cabinetmaker; NY Holbrook Dean Camenares East End Wood Strippers; NY Brooklyn Emily MacDonald Korth Emily MacDonald-Korth; NY Latham Mike Mascelli Fine Upholstery; OR The Dalles Frank Laroque LaRoque's Wood Shop; SC Charleston Paul Garbarini Heirloom Finishes; TN Oak Ridge David Reeves Classic Furniture Restorations; TX Aledo Joe Hornor Little Jack Horner's Furniture Restoration; TX Houston Fred Woodall Fred Woodall Repair Service; VA Roanoke Dick Patch Astonish Antique Restoration; WI Milwaukee Bill Balsiger Artisan Restorations;

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Collectibles-General (Antiques) - small table

Expert: robert klein - 10/31/2009

Question
QUESTION: I was given this desk and was wondering if you could tell me what the value might be. I don't know if it was refinished or not.
IMAGE: desk

ANSWER: b&g is one of the more successful companies and did so with quality merchandise. the desk has been refinished and although the surface looks good and it is a good job more skillful coloring would have made a more elegant look. the woods are mahogany, sweet gum and walnut and the repair was not done so well.

even so, it is a great desk!!

retail in a shop it would be priced at 400.

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QUESTION: My wife found this table at a flea market, she paid 100.00 for it. Can you tell me anything about the value of it.

Answer
this is a victorian parlor table or lamp table, the wood is walnut and the veneered panels are burl walnut, it was made around 1880.

if i had seen it for 100 there would been no hesitation to buy it. i then would have repaired and finished it and put a price of 650 on it retail. as is in a shop it would sell for 350-450 depending on the shop.

you need to send her on more shopping trips!!!

a good waxing with briwax paste wax in a dark brown color will do wonders for the table, and do not glue the loose part with white, yellow, gorilla, or contact type glues, use only hide glue.

do not glue the loose part with white, yellow, gorilla, or contact type glues, use only hide glue.

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