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Question
Hello Fred,
Can you help me with an online appraisal of an East Lake bedroom suite about 150 years old? I bought it from an aunt who bought it 50 years ago. How can I get you some photos?
Thanks,
NancyB
Nancy - I will be happy to look at photos of the set. But you must rememeber I am NOT an appraiser for legal purposes and my opinion has no weight at all. I just have a good handle on what some furniture item sells for at auction. You can send photos to me as .jpg files at fmtaylor@aol.com. Thanks for writing. Fred Taylor
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Fred 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, trunks, lighting, clocks or children's and baby furniture and will not respond to questions 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
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