Expert: Eileen Cronk - 2/10/2005

Question
I was given a Cavalier Cedar Chest from my aunt - she is
67. She said the chest used to belong to her uncle, my
great uncle. It is scratched up a bit and has a couple of
pieces missing but is in generally good shape and working
order. The numbers stamped on the bottom are 9244 &
3267. Other than these markings, and the Cavalier stamp inside I
don't find any paperwork or serial # etc. I was wondering how I
can value this piece? Can you give me a range of what it might be
worth? Thanks.

Answer
Hello R Arbour
Nice to hear from you.
I can only tell you what I see these chests sell for in my neck of the woods.
The highest was $475.00...this was very fine condition, and the lowest was $125.00.
A few years back I could pick up cedar chests for $50.00, but folks seem to be going for them more lately.
I actually refinished a Cavalier last week.
It looked pretty bad before I started, but it came out beautifully.
The owner had paid $80.00 at a yard sale. I felt he got it for a good price.
Regards
Eileen