parkman
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posted on July 16, 2005 03:43:42 PM new
Thanks to everyone with the help on the furniture. I have some more items that I need help with (including some furniture) and am hoping ya'll can help again. The table is the same one I showed last night but better pic (it has 6 leaves and 6 chairs). The bed is one that I showed last night but this is a better view of the headboard (it is a single bed). If anyone could give me any ideas on age, value etc I would appreicate it so much. Thank you again!!
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vintagepostcardsdotorg
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posted on July 16, 2005 04:02:23 PM new
the dogs on the lamps are Borzoi (Russian wolfhound). they appeared sporadically in movies and as a design element from about 1920 through the 1940s. don't know much about lamps but, offhand, they appear to be from the 1940s, maybe the early 1950s.
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stopwhining
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posted on July 16, 2005 04:31:11 PM new
make sure you mention borzoi,russian wolfhound dogs so the screaming borzoi fans can bid on them.
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glassgrl
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posted on July 16, 2005 04:36:50 PM new
yes the Borzoi lamps will do well they are cute cute cute.
Just IMHO but that furniture looks to be a nightmare to try and ship! I think I would try locally first and if you can't get the prices you want then Ebay.
There's a Heywood Wakefield piece I wanted but she lived in the boondocks and didn't have anyway to ship it so she wanted local pickup. I live in FL and she was in WI or something.
[ edited by glassgrl on Jul 16, 2005 04:39 PM ]
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parkman
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posted on July 16, 2005 06:29:20 PM new
Thanks for the info on the lamps...I knew they were wolfhounds but didn't know about the borzoi.
I know this furniture would be very hard to ship and plan to try to sell it locally but don't have any idea what kind of prices to put on the pieces. Was hoping some of the very smart people on this board may be able to help.
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sparkz
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posted on July 16, 2005 06:54:42 PM new
I was hoping myoldtoy would drop in on this or your other thread. He's one of our resident furniture experts.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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parkman
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posted on July 16, 2005 07:42:49 PM new
Thanks for that info Sparkz..maybe he will show up later tonight.
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LtRay
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posted on July 16, 2005 10:31:44 PM new
Did you realize that Mom kept the commode in the dining room. Too funny. Your mahogany drum table is actually a bedside commode. Does it still have the porcelain pot in it?
You don't see those much anymore.
Price will depend much upon your location and your method of sale. A well organized Estate sale will bring better money than a yard sale. IF you have a good estate auctioneer in town, they usually get even better money, but you had better know who you are dealing with. Unfortunately I know too many auctioneers who give "discounts" to their friends at the seller's expense.
Your best bet might to be to call a local appraiser. You have some very nice things and a good appraiser will already have a list of buyers who would be interested.
Ask a few of the local antiques shops and they should be able to recommend an honest appraiser. An appraiser will cost money but will be worth it to keep you from giving away a rare treasure.
Your green candy dish is probably Westmorland and is a called a wedding bowl. The red trimmed glassware looks like Westmoreland's English Hobnail, but the stem is wrong, so it might be an Indiana Glass repro. Still very nice when found in sets.
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LtRay
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posted on July 16, 2005 10:53:02 PM new
Just checked replacements.com
http://www.replacements.com/webquote/INGDIPRU.htm
Your Ruby Flashed glass is Indiana Glass Diamond Point
Did you know the "vase" on the tea cart in a few of your pictures is actually the base to punch bowl. It was made to do double-duty since the punch bowl does not get used much. I can't see much detail on the platter, but the vase may fit the platter as well.
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sparkz
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posted on July 16, 2005 11:03:48 PM new
Did you find any kind of mark on the vase or flower pot on the chest?
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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parkman
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posted on July 17, 2005 09:45:41 AM new
Hi Sparkz--I forgot to check it but am going over there in a little while so will check and let you know. I appreciate your interest.
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parkman
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posted on July 17, 2005 12:03:46 PM new
Hey sparkz--the vase only has a sticker that has Made in the Phillipines on it.
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sparkz
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posted on July 17, 2005 12:13:44 PM new
Thanks, parkman. I was hoping it might be Pfaltzgraff in the Tea Rose pattern. If it were, it would fetch a few bucks on Ebay.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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parkman
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posted on July 17, 2005 01:15:46 PM new
Thanks LtRay for the link to Replacements. Looks like that may be the best route for the Indiana Glass. I am going to call them and try to sell the whole lot to them. I really appreciate your help.
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niel35
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posted on July 17, 2005 01:29:08 PM new
Gawd, don't do that. You might do better on EBay. Repl. pay you nothing and charge 3 times as much to their clients. You also have to pack it and pay for shipping. Get an offer from them and compare with what is on EBay. IMHO
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Damariscotta
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posted on July 17, 2005 01:50:10 PM new
Pricing on furniture varies greatly by location. If eBaying anything, the commode would probably get the most interest and be practical to ship.
The bed appears to be 1920s era. Single beds don't bring much unless they are exceptional, and preferably a pair. Here in New England, these go begging.
The dining set could be 1910 era colonial revival. Teacart looks to be much later. These two items have better retail prospects - do you have a local antique place that sells on consignment? One way to avoid the shipping, and they can give guidance on local prices.
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parkman
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posted on July 17, 2005 06:25:39 PM new
Thanks niel35...maybe I will try listing them first and then if they don't sell I will call replacements.
Thanks also Damariscotta..I think I am going to call a local dealer and see what they offer. I went out today to a couple of antique shops trying to get a feel for the value and maybe learned a little. It would be a bear to ship any of it and would really like to get it sold as we want to get the house they are in ready to go up for sell.
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parkman
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posted on July 18, 2005 05:27:58 PM new
Just wondering if anyone has any comments about the round table and the chairs.
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sparkz
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posted on July 18, 2005 07:52:25 PM new
The table would be a piece of cake to ship in 2 boxes. The chairs would be a headache, but it could be done. As a complete set, you would have to box everything up securely and plan on using FedEx Freight, or ABF. You're looking at a lot of labor just to prepare it for shipment. It would probably be better to find a reliable consignment shop closeby and sell it through them. If you are tempted to list it with the stipulation that there is no shipping, but customer pick-up only, you might want to check with Jackswebb first. He can tell you, from personal experience, some of the problems you're likely to encounter.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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birgittaw
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posted on July 18, 2005 10:13:28 PM new
Tricky question about the furniture. It would not, in my opinion and based on the photos, qualify as antique. It is good solid used furniture in good condition with some age on it, but you won't find most of it at a true antique shop if you're price hunting. I do see similar pieces at shows and in shops, and some dealers do very well with mahogany (I'm in the south).
Your best pieces are probably the tea cart (it's useful and carts are doing well overall) and the secretary (ditto). Not sure based on what you've photographed that an appraiser would be worthwhile. I understand that you want to get as much as possible for it -- perhaps a local reliable auctioneer would take a look and give you an estimate as to what it might bring in your area and if he or she has any interest in selling it for you. I would not, in general, set my expectations too high.
eBaying it would be a nightmare.
JMHO.
B/
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Damariscotta
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posted on July 19, 2005 08:00:44 AM new
....but you won't find most of it at a true antique shop....
Of course, nowadays you won't find many true antique shops, either. Sigh.
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