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I have a dining room set with china cabinet and buffet in the family for over fifty years looks like oak. How do i identify? A bedroom set with ducktail construction on drawers decorative design how to identify, what to look for? looks like it is from 1890's
Eleise - This forum does not allow enough room to write a comprehensive answer to your questions. However, if you can send me some photos of the furniture I will be happy to identify the pieces for you and tell you the clues I use. Send clear photos to me as .jpg files at fmtaylor@aol.com. Please include a copy of your original request so I can match them up. Thanks.
Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
www.furnituredetective.com
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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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