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| Whitney carriage house | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I own the Victorian house Mr. Whitney built in 1858 in Leominster Massachussetts. Do you have any ...
A: Must be exciting to own such a historic home. I would enjoy seeing some pictures. As far as the ...
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| dresser hardware | 8/14/2008 |
Q: We have an old dresser that we are restoring and it is missing one circular drop pull handle. I ...
A: Most companys that made hardware if they are still in business, have long melted down their old ...
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| bedroom furniture | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have inherited a complete Dixie bedroom set Poster bed (double) dresser with 3-mirrors (2-angle) ...
A: There are several "Dixie Furniture" companys in that area starting in the 1900s. Without at least a ...
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| Rocker chair seat | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I really need to know where I can purchase the seat for a rocker that originally had the fiberboard ...
A: I don't know of anyone in your direct area that caries the seats but Van Dykes Supply in SD has ...
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| Whitney baby carriage | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My mom purchased this carriage at a yard sale or flea market years ago. The label says F.A. Whitney ...
A: The only information I can give you on this item is that the F.A. Whitney Co was located in ...
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| A 24 LB WEIGHT SCALE | 8/1/2008 |
Q: LOOKING FOR AFACE PLATE REPLACEMENT FOR IT .THE ONE I HAVE IS FADED. I WOULD LIKE TO REFINISH IT ...
A: I'm sorry to say I do not know of anyone who makes replacement faceplates. A suggestion would be to ...
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| chair | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I picked this chair up at a garage sale about 20 years ago. I have always said I would eventually ...
A: Nice chair. I don't know if there is a specific name for this style with the slant back but ...
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| F. A. Whitney Co. Carriage | 7/21/2008 |
Q: We found a mysterious carriage up in my grandma's attic all alone and are interested in finding out ...
A: The things one can still find in the attic! First, F.A. Whitney Carriage Company was located in ...
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| refinishing singer sewing machine | 7/13/2008 |
Q: 1st ever time to attempt refinish anything,got two pieces of two pedal machines(one good bottom, and ...
A: Your first stop should be your local library and get some books on refinishing. This will help you ...
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| gooseneck caned chair | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I had a flood in my basement and my insurance company had a rocking chair restored for me. The ...
A: I am sorry, with no information as to who made the rocker or a picture, I cannot give you any ...
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| brass | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have a veary dirty brass plate. I have tried to clean it with salt, vinegar, simple gree, soap, ...
A: My first thought is that your plate has a "clear coat" of some type, possibly lacquer, and that's ...
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| antique furniture that smells | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I just read a very good answer by Fred Taylor about getting rid of the old musty smell in antique ...
A: You don't say if the smell is inside the case or possably from the drawers? When we refinish a piece ...
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| morris schiff of philadelphia | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a chair from the Morris schiff co. It still has all the original tags and a stamp on one of ...
A: Most all furniture of that era is collectable today, especially with a tag and date. Many collectors ...
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| John Widdicomb | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Mother just passed away--left mint-condition mohogany black lacquer John Widdicomb dining table w 6 ...
A: Sorry for your loss. I faced the same thing with the loss of my parents and I must say it's a hard ...
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| Cavalier chest | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have found at a yard sale a cavalier chest which is lovely, but in sore need of repair. The veneer ...
A: The numbers are probably a stock/item number. The only way to know what they mean would be to have ...
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| wicker loveseats | 6/15/2008 |
Q: My Mom passed away recently and left, among other items, two identical wicker peices. They are ...
A: Once an original piece has been painted, it has already lost some of its value as original so if you ...
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| cleaning and restoring antique wicker egg basket | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I purchased an antique wicker egg basket and it needs to be cleaned and finished or wiped. What is ...
A: I would wash the basket with water and just a little soap, then rinse. If it has some dirt in the ...
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| Caned Chair | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I inherited 4 chairs from my grandmother who owned an antique shop in New England. I know nothing ...
A: These appear to me to be what is called, "Banister Back Chairs". The condition looks very nice on ...
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| Wicker chair | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I purchased a set of these chairs and I want to fix them up. I have looked in all kinds of books to ...
A: Great chair! They look to be a type of "bentwood" chair. Being a set, I would think they were ...
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| Weigh scale refinishing | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have an old antique weigh scale my father in law gave to us from his grandfathers farm. I would ...
A: Sounds like a great project!Coffee table, how cool. I would start with the wood part by sanding ...
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| Sheffield Coffee and Cream pots | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a coffee/tea set including coffee/tea, open sugar pot, and cream recipient, by James Dixon ...
A: I suggest you research it yourself or contact one of the one-line services that will give you a ...
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| wicker furniture company | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I purchased a wicker set (love seat, rocker, and chair) from a consignment shop. There is a metal ...
A: I'm sorry but I cannot find any reference to that company in my research materials. I would suggest ...
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| Scratches / Berkley & Gay Furniture Desk | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I just purchased this desk and there are some scratches on the top and legs that I'd like to polish. ...
A: It wouldn't do any good for me to talk prices because each area is different. Look for someone who ...
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| Scratches / Berkley & Gay Furniture Desk | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I just purchased this desk and there are some scratches on the top and legs that I'd like to polish. ...
A: Before I can answer your questions, I need some more information or else the answer will be a small ...
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| wicker chairs? Chair backs? | 4/24/2008 |
Q: In our attic we found two matching double size curved wicker chair/settee backs with no seats. They ...
A: Without a photo to go by, I really can't say what these might be but they could be for a boat or ...
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| CEDAR CHEST | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I got a cedar chest from my sister in law. When I open the lid it states "Lane Altavist,VA" on the ...
A: If you contact Lane at wood_service@lanefurniture.com, and give them the information you have, they ...
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| Wooden Bench Restoration | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a bench or two person chair, I am not sure what it would be termed. I was ...
A: As far as the age goes, they are still making this type of chair today, so I can't help with an ...
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| cleaning | 4/6/2008 |
Q: could you advise me on how to clean an antique (1930s) cast iron nutcracker? A small figure, about ...
A: Without a doubt, if you intend to sell the item, I would clean with soap and water and leave it ...
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| Small Child's Wicker Rocker | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My puppy chewed on the wicker arm rest on this 60 year old child's wicker rocker. Do you know a ...
A: If you go to www.wickerwoman.com/furniture-repair-directory and look under "wicker' or "chair ...
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| cleaning | 4/4/2008 |
Q: could you advise me on how to clean an antique (1930s) cast iron nutcracker? A small figure, about ...
A: You don't say if it's in bad shape and rusted or just a little dirty so we'll go from least to ...
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| Antique chest | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a six-drawer mahogany chest that's been in the family for many generations. The top two ...
A: I'm not sure if there is a name for this type of mechanism or not. It sounds almost like the type of ...
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| baby carriages | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have an antique wicker baby carriage, don't know the age. It is in very good shape but the cane is ...
A: The F.A. Whitney Carriage Co was started in Leominster,Mass in 1858.If you know the model number or ...
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| Pendelton-Irwin Table | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 32.5" X 21" Pendleton-Irwin table which is 19" tall, has four brass lion claw feet, and two ...
A: Your table was made in Grand Rapids Michigan by the RW Irwin Co also listed as Robert W Irwin ...
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