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I have two side tables that are all wood and the markings on the bottom are Mersman 2-31. Wondering if these are antiques
Hi Christine.
Nice to hear from you.
Without looking at your pieces, its impossible for me or anyone to say if they are antiques.
I understand that the Mersman Furniture Co. of Celina Ohio is no longer in business. I do not know when they closed.
Christine, an antique is something 100 years old or older.
Do you know if your tables have been in the family that long?, or anything about them?
Get back to me if you can.
Regards
Eileen
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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
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