Expert: Eileen Cronk - 3/10/2005

Question
i have a table and chairs,they will have no true value. as the original owners replaced the seats and cusions. but i would like to know how to go about finding a value on such things.( i have always been interested in the furniture of my grandparents.) the table appears to have space for a small leaf, but none could be found in the home to go with it. the legs are set in a triangular pattern,with carved legs.the table top edge is bevled. there a medalions on each corner of the top and trim that runs all the way around.  under it there is a metal hook of sorts with a turn crank handle that is the catch to hle the 2 sides together. as i am ignorante of wooden tables,any infro would be greatly appreciated.the person i got it from also has a buffet to match it but the wood is not as dark but it too has the medallions.
thank you for your time...............

Answer
Hi Martha
Nice to hear from you.
The only way I can tell you to get a value on these things would be to have an appraiser look at them.
If I had a picture of the items, I could tell you what I have seen similar items sell for at auction, but appraisals are not in my area of expertise.
Let me know if you can send a picture.
Your table sounds lovely by the way.
Regards
Eileen