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About robert klein
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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.
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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.
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AL Elberta Jim Cole Antique Works;
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CA San Clemente Michele Rosen Michele Rosen Woodfinishing & Conservation;
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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;
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MA West Newbury Bruce Hamilton Bruce Hamilton Antique Restoration;
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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;
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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;
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Expert: robert klein - 11/10/2009
Question
I have had this dresser for about 15 years now. It is said that it was my grandmothers mothers but I am not 100 percent. I was hoping from the pics you might be able to tell me the manufacture and when id dates back to. It is what looks like cherry or mahogany and has a removable marble top. The mirror swivels back and forth and at the bottom underneath the bottom drawer is a secret drawer that pulls out from the bottom. Any info would be appreciated
Answer
the picture is too dark. send to bobklein1@cox.net as jpg files attached to the email, include the original question.
judging from this photo i will say that this is an eastlake style dresser manufactured 1890-1900. probably walnut but could be cherry or poplar. betting on walnut. the should have some areas of burl veneer on the drawer fronts and other places. send the pics and i will know where unless the surface it too dark to see.
pic of the entire piece, then pull one drawer out and take a picture of the outside of the side where it attaches to the front.
if it is the original mirror chances are that it is beveled at the edges, it originally ahd castors on it buy if they are still there and will come off easily then take them off and put them in a baggie in the drawer. these old pieces of furniture should be picked up to move not pushed laterally across the floor.
use only paste was on it NO OILS. briwax dark colored once every couple of years. this was originally par of a three or four piece bedroom set.
pics......
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it is as i thought, eastlake style from 1890-1900 and the wood is walnut. it is a nice one that would be priced retail in a shop at 750-800 although you would not be able to get that selling from a home or garage sale. i see no burl veneer but that is not uncommon either.
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