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About Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson
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Expertise
We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.

Experience
Just entered our 30th year doing this work. We started in Fl and have been in NC for the last 10 years. We have a web site www.andersonsrestorations.com where we have alot of information about us and a blog at www.andersons-restorations.blogspot.com where we have many before and after photos of our work.

Organizations
Past president of a historical museum

Publications
Antique Shoppe Newspaper, Yadkin Valley Living Magazine, Antique Lynks Newspaper

Education/Credentials
Seminole HS in Seminole FL class of 1965 and some college before entering service. US Army

   

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Danish Modern Caned Furniture11/18/2009
  Q: I have 4 black laquered diningroom sidechairs with caned seats from the 50's. Over time the caning ...
  A: You have caned seats it what looks like the standard cane pattern in a "hand cane", it's hard to ...
Country French Chairs with wood beetles11/14/2009
  Q: I purchased six "Country French Chairs" and all seem to be infested with wood boring beetles. There ...
  A: Sorry for your problem. First, I hope you don't have them in your home if the beetles are active. ...
what type of wood is this?11/13/2009
  Q: I hope you are well...and thank you for taking time to answer my question. I have an old piece of ...
  A: Your china cabinet was made between the 1920s-1930s. The wood appears to be a Striped Walnut. The ...
Gliding Rocket11/6/2009
  Q: Can you identify the period for this gliding rocket chair? As you can see from this photos, I have ...
  A: It looks like a nice rocker. I would put it at the 1910-1930 range. These rocker were very popular ...
refinish paper wicker chair11/2/2009
  Q: I would like to refinish my grandmother's wicker armchair. I think that it is paper wicker-fibers ...
  A: You cannot use stripper, water or any liquid on paper wicker. It will end up as a big lump of ...
wood carved tobacco container from 189310/22/2009
  Q: I have a wood carved tobacco container that was my fathers. It is filthy. Knowing my father he ...
  A: You should be able to clean the item with mineral spirits or as they call it now, paint thinner. Get ...
Wood Veneer Fix10/18/2009
  Q: The other day I sat a hot casserole dish on our wood veneer table. Though the dish was placed on a ...
  A: This is not an easy repair.You would need to get some rottonstone and work at the mark with it . You ...
Restoration of an old chair10/4/2009
  Q: i want to restore an old chair e.g. strip it down and re upholster never done this before so would ...
  A: Go Chelsea! Thanks for your question, First I must ask if the chair has any antique value ...
musty smell9/24/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a Hubley cast iron dog doorstop through ebay. The dog has quite a musty smell. ...
  A: Cast Iron won't usually get an odor to it. I would suspect it may have been packed with something or ...
Heywood Wakefield Baby Buggy9/20/2009
  Q: I am wondering. I bought a Weywood Wakefield Baby Buggy at an antique show. The wicker is in very ...
  A: The lining for this would have to be made.Many of the buggies used corduroy as the material. The ...
Widdicomb Vanity Attachment9/19/2009
  Q: I have a mahogany vanity manufactured by Widdicomb co around 1927. The top section with mirror ...
  A: Sorry to say that most hardware made for the furniture industry is not available. I am familiar with ...
bennington pine9/12/2009
  Q: Is this company 's furniture valuable? How can i care for it...it was in storage and has a few ...
  A: I'm not familiar with this brand. Scratches can be buffed out with steel wool [#0000] or sanding ...
Ferguson Furniture9/9/2009
  Q: I recently found a folding chair with a sticker in gold and burgundy with the name Ferguson. The ...
  A: I couldn't find any information on this company. If the label has a city, you could contact the ...
Buffet9/2/2009
  Q: I have an old buffet that looks really good except for around the door and drawer hardware it has ...
  A: I'm sorry to say, if they were an applied decoration, the chances of finding replacements would be ...
Post world War I rocker9/1/2009
  Q: I was given a rocking chair recently and I thought it was wicker. It is very very old it belonged ...
  A: This rocker is made out of Fibre which is a twisted paper that made the Lloyd Loom furniture famous. ...
Shield back chair loose8/27/2009
  Q: I have a repair to do on a shield back chair. The exterior of the back is a frame and panel. The ...
  A: Sounds like a nice piece. Many of these types of situations occur because of the wood shrinking over ...
Vintage high chair/fold down stroller8/26/2009
  Q: I am in the process of restoring my father's early 1900's high chair and removed a thin wooden cover ...
  A: The groove indicates there was a press cane seat, some call it sheet cane or prewoven cane. That is ...
Where to get good Quallity cane8/23/2009
  Q: Where can get good quality cane to continue my recaning?
  A: I don't know of a supplier in England but there are many suppliers on the web. I would look at The ...
American Baby Carriage Co NYC8/23/2009
  Q: My parents recently purchased an antique baby carriage. We are trying to figure an approximate age ...
  A: I have no information on this company. You might try to contact one of the historical groups in NY ...
rocking chair8/12/2009
  Q: We acquired this rocking chair from family home in Indiana. We would like to restore it. The ...
  A: You have what appears to be an Eastlake style rocker, 1872-1890 was the heyday of this style.The ...
furniture information8/11/2009
  Q: I RECENTLY GOT GIVEN THIS CHAIR WHICH I THINK IS OAK PRESSED BACK BUT NEEDS REPAIR AND HAS VARNISH ...
  A: If this were my chair, I would have it refinished and a new seat installed. The dark areas may not ...
Duncan Phyfe furniture8/11/2009
  Q: How can I tell if I have a real Duncan Phyfe piece or a reproduction. I have two pieces. One piece ...
  A: Duncan Phyfe made furniture in the early 1800s. He didn't use label or stamps on his items so one ...
Box8/10/2009
  Q: I have a vintage set of the Little Leather Library Bible, and I have it stored in this old wooden ...
  A: There are ways to clean the copper but I first must add that the value of the set may be reduced buy ...
vanity8/10/2009
  Q: Hope this picture is better. I just want to know anything about this vanity? Even if it is a vanity ...
  A: This piece is from 1920s-1930s. It did have a mirror, probably round. It most likely is veneered ...
Refinishing an older preowned chest bureau8/9/2009
  Q: I have a preowned bureau that i recently bought and would love to restore it.It has many ...
  A: If you want to restore it, the first thing you need to do is strip off the old finish. Many times ...
wall table & mirror from the Whitehouse8/4/2009
  Q: I purchase a home full of furniture including a wall table & mirror said to be from the Washington ...
  A: You might try and contact the White House and see if they have a historian on staff. There could ...
antique wicker baby buggy7/26/2009
  Q: i got a antique wicker baby buggy that was stored in my brother-in-laws mini warehouses. the thing ...
  A: A shop vacuum or hand-held with a soft brush will help clean, just be careful you don't "snag" any ...
identification7/21/2009
  Q: This piece was purchased at an estate sale near Boone N.C. We were told "they think it is from the ...
  A: I guess I need to get to Boone more often!! What a great find. Without more pictures, I would agree ...
Furniture repair6/28/2009
  Q: I have a set of wooden plantation rockers I picked up on the side of the road. The seat slats are ...
  A: For something like this the answer is you will never find replacement parts to purchase. These will ...
Refinishing Cedar Chests6/28/2009
  Q: I have a cedar chest that I purchased from a consignment shop. The women in the shop suggested ...
  A: AS far as the outside goes, get some liquid stripper and #0000 steel wool and strip off the old ...
pair of junior rocking chairs6/24/2009
  Q: these rocking chairs are labeled michigan chair co. do you know about how old they are and can get ...
  A: Your chairs are what is referred to as Depression era furniture starting in the 20s up into the 40s. ...
Black Stain Mark on Antique Dresser6/24/2009
  Q: My son left a glass (with water in it) on top of an antique dresser in my quest room. It had been ...
  A: A black stain indicates it's in the wood. Some restorers try to spot repair just the stained area. I ...
lane cedar chest6/13/2009
  Q: this chest has a musty smell, almost like moth balls,and looks like it might have mold spots on the ...
  A: Place some charcoal in a pan and place it inside for @ a week or 2 then let it air for a few days. ...
Cleaning metals5/26/2009
  Q: I have recently found some artifacts when "excavating" a old family homesite. House built around ...
  A: There are several "rust buster" type products available at your local home center. Soak the items ...
Couch and chair set5/25/2009
  Q: I have a couch and chair from my grandmother which are in need of restoration (e.g., toes have been ...
  A: The steps I would do is to first take some pictures of both pieces along with some basic ...
Old antique doll carriage5/24/2009
  Q: I recently found this doll carriage with a handwritten tag suggesting it is from the late 1800's. ...
  A: What a nice carriage. I would date it right at the turn from the 1890-1900 because of the hood. ...
Waterfall antique Buffet Dresser and Bed5/15/2009
  Q: In a recent move, our antique dresser and bed were damaged. The dresser needs to be re-veneered on ...
  A: Without some pictures of the damage it would be impossible to give an estimate for repairs. Also , ...
Bloch USA Wicker Rocking Chair4/30/2009
  Q: I found in my Grandmothers house a child's wicker rocking chair. On the back of the chair is a ...
  A: The only information I could find in my materials is a Bloch Go-Cart Co, Philadelphia, PA. You may ...
Dating antique baby carriages-wheels and tires4/25/2009
  Q: I restore antique wicker as a non-paying hobby and have done numerous pieces and several ...
  A: I am in agreement with you. In any material I have, it shows the metal rims & rubber tires but ...
Is it worth trying to fix paper-fiber wicker4/22/2009
  Q: I have a three-piece wicker set that's made from paper fiber. There are several places where the ...
  A: It does sound like Lloyd Loom furniture. Without seeing the set, I would just say off the top of my ...
Doll Buggy?4/19/2009
  Q: I bought this doll buggy on Ebay a number of years ago. It was from an Estate sale and I am just ...
  A: I would say that this is a import item, not an antique. I have looked in my research books and ...
Old Office Desk Identification4/4/2009
  Q: I have acquired an old, oak office desk with an unusual pull out typewriter stand (I believe). the ...
  A: From my research,the Patent Pending number appears to be different then the patent number.The patent ...
Antique wicker daybed/bench3/25/2009
  Q: I bought this daybed a while back but now I'm wondering if its to damaged to be restored. One of ...
  A: It looks like your daybed is a fibre wicker piece. I can see the damage of the bottom and the ...
Caned Rocker3/5/2009
  Q: I purchased this chair for $80.00. It is really different and I haven't seen anything like it ...
  A: You have a nice rocker, probably made in the 20-40s. Looks like it has a deep seat also. Most I have ...
Heywood-Wakefield wicker baby buggy3/1/2009
  Q: We are putting a Heywood-Wakefield wicker baby buggy back together. Can you explain how the braking ...
  A: Sorry, there are so many types I can't be clear on which type you have. Basicly, a lever usually ...
Identifying antique furniture2/21/2009
  Q: I have three items of furniture I am trying to identify. A rocker, a rolltop desk and a lamp table. ...
  A: The roll top desk is oak. It's hard to set a time frame because they made that style for many years ...
Kroehler craftsmen rocking chair2/18/2009
  Q: I have a rocking chair from my grandfather but I have never seen pictures anywhere on the net of ...
  A: What I would do is have the panels replaced or using the core, reveneer the panels and stain to ...
stain removal from wicker2/17/2009
  Q: I have a set of wooden folding chairs and a table (card set) that is old, probably not antiques. The ...
  A: I would need some other info to answer the question. Wicker is a term for a style of furniture using ...
Kroehler craftsmen rocking chair2/16/2009
  Q: I have a rocking chair from my grandfather but I have never seen pictures anywhere on the net of ...
  A: Without a picture to go by, there's not much I can tell you about your rocker. As far as the veneer ...
Ethan Allen Hitchcock chair2/12/2009
  Q: I recently purchased an Ethan Allen Hitchcock chair. It is black lacquer with gold trim, the seat ...
  A: The seat may be corn husk as that material has been used in seats but my first bet would be rush ...
wicker?2/7/2009
  Q: I am just wondering if there is any easy way for an average person with no real antique or wood ...
  A: This is a very good question, I'm surprised I haven't been asked this before. Most of the wicker ...
bowback chairs2/4/2009
  Q: I just refurbished an old bowback chair. Is there references so I can get the accual name of it and ...
  A: Your library would be a good start. You could also check on Ebay or other auction sites for examples ...
old bedroom suite with carved ship1/19/2009
  Q: I'm am really hoping you will be able to help me. In 1972, my mother purchased me an old bedroom set ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't have any information to give you. Even with a model number, without catalogs ...
Tabletop1/5/2009
  Q: We own an S. Bent & Sons dining room set made of ash with an oak stain. The tabletop had a ...
  A: With a finish from that time period, I would suggest having someone look at it. There are so many ...
Cane Crib1/5/2009
  Q: I have a crib that I think was made from cane in the early 1900's. It was bought at a store far ...
  A: With out a picture or your general location, it's hard for me to give you much information.Is this a ...
Replacing Antique Chair Seat12/17/2008
  Q: I recently purchased an early 1900s British table and chairs set, and would like to replace the ...
  A: Well you have a few choices. A jig or sabre saw should be had for @$10. . You could also just go ...
Mersman Table 723112/7/2008
  Q: I have a Mersman table with the triangle underneath and the number 7231. It has a raised 1/2 inch ...
  A: It looks like it would have been used like a side table or hall table. It has some of the look of a ...
info on old cedar chest12/3/2008
  Q: my cedar chest hast underneath, style #2133m serial number is 740120, how can i find out how old ...
  A: If it's a Lane or Virginia Made chest, go to www.lanefurniture.com and follow the online to customer ...
antique furniture12/2/2008
  Q: I have an antique Murphy Bed, which was made in 1890-1910. My mother used pledge to clean it, is ...
  A: Most of the time, you can clean furniture with Mineral Spirits which is also sold as paint thinner, ...
restoring an old dresser11/13/2008
  Q: I am attempting to restore an old dresser. I have no idea when it is from, I just like it, and I ...
  A: You have a very nice dresser, Do not use denatured alcohol as it may remove the finish. Mineral ...
Paint Removal from Cane-Back Chair11/10/2008
  Q: Please advise how to remove spots of spray paint from the cane of a Thomasville cane-back chair, ...
  A: I'm sorry to say that probably, you won't get the paint off without removing the stain/finish.The ...
chair who can i tell how old it is?11/7/2008
  Q: I have a very old chair that has been in the family for a long time. The family rumor is that it was ...
  A: First let me say that remember I am looking at a picture and cannot see the construction details ...
Lane Cedar chest11/5/2008
  Q: My Mother-in-law passed away and up in her attic was a lane cedar chest serial #344211 style#482043 ...
  A: The last 2 digits of the serial # are supposed to indicate the year of manufacture. If this doesn't ...
Whitney carriage10/22/2008
  Q: My husband and I are restoring a Whitney pram, made in Leominster, Mass, which I received as a gift ...
  A: I would use whatever material you want based on color and pattern, etc, nothing to delicate, good ...
old chair10/19/2008
  Q: I got this chair at the thrift store for 5 bucks and my mom restored it for me. Do you know what ...
  A: I would tend to call it a bentwood chair. Very popular style used a bunch in small restaurants and ...
Whitney carriage10/19/2008
  Q: My husband and I are restoring a Whitney pram, made in Leominster, Mass, which I received as a gift ...
  A: Your pram may indeed have been lined with corduroy. I the catalogs I have, many materials were used ...
chair seat10/13/2008
  Q: I have an office chair, wood with arms and spindles between the arms and seat as well as ornate ...
  A: These leather seats have been around for a long time, at least since the mid 1800s.Some were put on ...
cleaning danish cord seat10/4/2008
  Q: My husband bought a teak table set with woven seats at a garage sale. The seats are a woven cord, I ...
  A: Danish cord usually does not have a finish on it and since it's made of woven paper, you are limited ...
antique furniture restoration/central illinois9/30/2008
  Q: Do you know of any good antique furniture restoration business in central Illinois? Thank you in ...
  A: Sorry, the answer is no. I'm sure there are plenty of reliable business available, just none that I ...
stinky cabinet9/25/2008
  Q: This cabinet was passed from my great-grand-father upon his death to my grandma and now to me. I ...
  A: The cabinet looks to me to be a freestanding cabinet, not sitting on another piece. The picture you ...
antique table9/23/2008
  Q: I have had this table for 22 years. The person I bought it from said it had been in his family for ...
  A: Your table looks to be made of Ash. I would doubt it is 122 years old. Probably made @ 1900-1930s. ...
old rocking chair9/15/2008
  Q: I have what I think is an antique rocking chair, whose seat and back are both caned. the seat is ...
  A: Your chair is from the 20s-30s. They were made in many types of wood. I would belive it is a factory ...
Help needed in identifying seat type9/14/2008
  Q: My wife recently bought a chair that came without a seat. I'd like to know what kind of seat might ...
  A: The rails being on different planes is quite common. You can use rush, splint or shaker tape in this ...
paint removal9/5/2008
  Q: I have an antique chair that was painted yellow (paint type unknown)that my son retrieved and my ...
  A: What a great story to go with the chair. I am going to assume you are sure it's plastic cane and go ...
Whitney carriage house8/26/2008
  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 ...
dresser hardware8/14/2008
  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 ...
bedroom furniture8/12/2008
  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 ...
Rocker chair seat8/11/2008
  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 ...
Whitney baby carriage8/7/2008
  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 ...
A 24 LB WEIGHT SCALE8/1/2008
  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 ...
chair7/23/2008
  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 ...
F. A. Whitney Co. Carriage7/21/2008
  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 ...
refinishing singer sewing machine7/13/2008
  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 ...
gooseneck caned chair7/10/2008
  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 ...
brass7/4/2008
  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 ...
antique furniture that smells7/4/2008
  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 ...
morris schiff of philadelphia6/21/2008
  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 ...
John Widdicomb6/21/2008
  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 ...
Cavalier chest6/15/2008
  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 ...
wicker loveseats6/15/2008
  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 ...
cleaning and restoring antique wicker egg basket6/5/2008
  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 ...
Caned Chair6/3/2008
  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 ...
Wicker chair5/20/2008
  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 ...
Weigh scale refinishing5/6/2008
  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 ...
Sheffield Coffee and Cream pots5/1/2008
  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 ...
wicker furniture company4/27/2008
  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 ...
Scratches / Berkley & Gay Furniture Desk4/25/2008
  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 ...
Scratches / Berkley & Gay Furniture Desk4/24/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
CEDAR CHEST4/15/2008
  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 ...
Wooden Bench Restoration4/13/2008
  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 ...
cleaning4/6/2008
  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 ...
Small Child's Wicker Rocker4/5/2008
  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 ...
cleaning4/4/2008
  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 ...
Antique chest4/1/2008
  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 ...
baby carriages3/17/2008
  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 ...
Pendelton-Irwin Table3/15/2008
  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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