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I have a Lane Co cedar chest (circa my guess 1949)
would like to know the value and/or how to go about getting appraisal and or/ selling of such an item
Linda - If you can find the serial number of the chest here is the contact info at Lane. They will look up the date of manufacture for you. http://www.lanefurniture.com/customer_care/FrequentlyAsked3.asp?number=33
Currently Lane chests in good conditon are selling for between $100 and $200 at auction and on eBay. I suggest you show the chest or pictures of the chest to a local dealer and to an auctioneer to get an idea of prices in your part of the country. Try to get a free "appraisal". You don't want to pay for one at that price level. 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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