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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: jkrjlr on June 24, 2013, 07:29:22 pm
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I came across these fabulous chairs today (4 of them) They are all in fabulous shape, I have done a bit of research but have not found any definitive answers. I do believe them to be Ice Cream Parlor chairs circa unknown. They are solid metal ? wrought iron with intact leather cushions. They have a tag and a stamped manufacturer logo on the bottoms of the seat. The tag says Sears with a product #. The manufacturer is Simpson-Bosworth Chicago IL. I am seeking any information pertaining to these chairs such as which era they derive from and possibly what value if any that they hold. Thank you for looking and I am anxious to read replies ;)
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Can you take a pic of all the written info ?? Your chairs are twisted wire type that were common in the 60`s and 70`s !! I see them fairly often !! Need to see those Sears tags and Mfr info to check !!
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Welcome to the forum , jkrjlr .
Perhaps , since you're requesting specific info about your cool little chairs , you could post another image of the tag/mod.# for us all to see (& be a bit more informed so as to help ya' ) , or just post the info ?
I wouldn't be hesitant to give them all a good cleaning (& a saddle-soap/murphy's oil soap cleaning of the leather - provided that it is not suede leather) & then decide about the condition they're really in & their appearance .
Also curious to see the bottom of the seat (is it sitting on a 'solid sheet' of steel , or is it screwed on through 4 metal 'tabs' on the chair frame ?) .
Without knowing a bit more , the era could vary , as these little guys were a somewhat popular (on & off) product/design for the Sears Company (& others) !
I'm of the opinion that having & keeping them in their original (even if it's sorta "as-is") condition is a plus , even if not antique (hold on to 'em long enough & they will be !) .
It is kinda common around these parts (PacificNW)to see these refinished , sometimes with powder-coating , & all fancied up for around $250.00 USD for 4 .
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The tag says Sears with a product #.
The Sears logo/name can oftentimes be used to date your item.
Logo used from 1966-1984.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Sears_logo_1966-1984.png)
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Thank you all for your responses. The seat cushion is attached by 4 tabs/screws. I have also attached photo's of the manufacturer stamp and tag/model#. Thank you for your help!
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i can see it has cross headed machine screws holding the seat on...which,tells me they are not that old....over here in the UK....these might make.£20 a chair....in this condition....if the metal was bead blasted and powder coated..then...on a good day..maybe...£30/£40...
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Looks like the Sears logo matches the 1966 and later version. So, these look to be 60s, value in mid Missouri would be $25 or so per chair, if in good condition.
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Correct !! And If I remember correctly the seats were leatherette !! A simulated leather which is a vinyl type so just a good spray cleaner on those will do !! About 1968 through the early 80`s those hearts started appearing on many things !! Look through old issues of Country Living magazine from that era !!
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If you find an original Coca Cola table n' chairs the price increases at least 10x to 20x.
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That's wishful thinking Cogar !!
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Thank you everyone you have been extremely helpful! I will have more really neat old items to inquire about as we proceed in cleaning out an old old family estate ;)
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We are happy to help !!
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If you find an original Coca Cola table n' chairs the price increases at least 10x to 20x.
I didn't know you can get coca cola tables and chairs ! :o I will have to keep my eyes open
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I think they made Coca Cola everything. Check out this bike. I think they did a typo on the year. http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8907495 (http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8907495)
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Even sewing thimbles.
http://cf.collectorsweekly.com/stories/EPZK5sNBpfIHVxtmXY-60g.jpg (http://cf.collectorsweekly.com/stories/EPZK5sNBpfIHVxtmXY-60g.jpg)
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It is almost as "if you can imagine it...it can have a Coca Cola theme on it"!