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Title: Information on this dresser/table
Post by: 710ashley on January 04, 2012, 09:27:54 AM: My mother bought this at an estate sale. The man had bought it from an estate sale as well. I am looking for any information anyone may have. We recently visited Windsor Castle and it looks like it could be a piece of furniture there. Got us wondering of what it may be worth.... no markings anywhere.
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Post by: frogpatch on January 04, 2012, 04:34:08 PM: Is that a marble top? What is on the top of it? Can we see the back and the drawer interiors, A wild guess but it looks like a few elaborate pieces I have seen from the 1880s that were actully American made to look French but that is a uneducated guess on this. It is a fabulous piece and worth restoring if it needs it. I am really confused by all that is on the top of it. Is that just junk or really bad damage?
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Post by: mart on January 04, 2012, 04:42:20 PM: Looks like she has some items laying on top of it !! I would like to see the top as well !! I think she is in the UK so doubt it being American made !!
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Post by: 710ashley on January 05, 2012, 08:12:36 AM: It is a marble top. I will take some more pictures tonight of the top and inside the drawers. It is in perfect condition. As far as I can see no restoring is needed. The stuff that was on top was some pictures I was waiting for my husband to hang in that room. We don't live in the UK. We live in the states. We had just been in Windsor for vacation. Thanks for the info and I will try to get the other pictures up soon!
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Post by: mart on January 05, 2012, 09:27:55 AM: Oh !!! I assumed that you lived there !! Sorry all !! Did you get any history when you bought the piece ??
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Post by: 710ashley on January 05, 2012, 08:45:31 PM: No history:( My mom bought it from sale and all the guy told her was he bought it from an elaborate sale I put some more pictures up. On the back of drawers a 12 is imprinted on the back.
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Post by: 710ashley on January 05, 2012, 08:57:38 PM: Top
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Post by: 710ashley on January 05, 2012, 08:58:39 PM: leg
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Post by: 710ashley on January 05, 2012, 09:11:12 PM: Front
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Post by: mart on January 06, 2012, 05:34:14 AM: Can you post a pic of the dovetails where the drawer fronts attach to the side piece !! That is a better indicator of age !! What are the decorative pieces made of ?? Thin metal ?? And how are they attached to the case ?? Glue,,nails ???
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Post by: 710ashley on January 11, 2012, 08:58:48 PM: Looks like they are attached with screws/nails. Here are a few more picks. They are made of some kind of metal
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Post by: hosman321 on January 11, 2012, 10:49:47 PM: Wow, what a beautiful piece! I love it! Here is an example of the type of picture we need of the drawer. A side view of the drawer that shows how the side board is attached to the front. Thank you for posting it, it's very pretty. :)
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Post by: mart on January 12, 2012, 06:27:08 AM: http://www.galerieversailles.com/ Due to my being on dial up,,and it would take all day to download all the pics,,I can`t check on your piece,, but look here and see if these look similar to yours !! Not sure that link is correct but try it !! I can find it again if not !! You can click through the list to see what period !!
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Post by: 710ashley on October 19, 2012, 07:55:16 AM: Hello everyone. I had something come up but I do want to continue finding out what this table is, and what it may be worth. I took a few more pictures.

The pictures show the only markings that I could find on the piece. That being a number 12 that is stamped into the wood on the back of each drawer. On the underside of the marble top, it is stamped "Made in Spain".

Any and all help is appreciated!!

Figural detail
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail1.jpg)
Claw foot
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail8.jpg)
Joint at the front of each drawer
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail4.jpg)
Joint at the back of each drawer
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail5.jpg)
Top of the table with the marble removed
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail10.jpg)
Stamp on the bottom of the marble top
(http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail9.jpg)
Drawer latch
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail2.jpg)
"12" on the back of each drawer
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/Brent1979/chestdetail6.jpg)
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Post by: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 08:38:52 AM: Getting a 20th century vibe from this.
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Post by: bigwull on October 19, 2012, 10:00:47 AM: I think Mart may have hit the nail on the head...as this pic from her link shows...the similarities are very close...especially the busts on the corners....this desk is from the same place for sure
this desk is Louis XV
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Post by: bigwull on October 19, 2012, 10:32:34 AM: If this was a dresser/table...then it would have a knee hole...which this does,nt..i think this is a chest of drawers...the marble top was probably made in Spain...but it does,nt mean the rest of it was,..it looks French...by its design....these dovetails look to be hand cut....i,m thinking mid to late 19th century...or to hedge my bets a 20th repo,
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Post by: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 10:55:16 AM: I'll go with the latter.
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Post by: bigwull on October 19, 2012, 11:45:08 AM: Quote from: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 10:55:16 AM
I'll go with the latter.
that was a foregone conclusion! ;D
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Post by: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 12:03:22 PM: Only because it's true... 8)
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Post by: mart on October 19, 2012, 12:59:22 PM: Quote from: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 08:38:52 AM
Getting a 20th century vibe from this.

I think youare right early 20th century,, not much shrinkage on those dovetails !!
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Post by: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 01:22:11 PM: Value: maybe $300 to $450.
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Post by: bigwull on October 19, 2012, 02:29:50 PM: Quote from: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 01:22:11 PM
Value: maybe $300 to $450.
Well!...that,s better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.... :D
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Post by: ghopper1924 on October 19, 2012, 02:43:51 PM: Indeed!! Plus it's a beautiful piece!!!
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Post by: mart on October 19, 2012, 03:23:32 PM: I don`t know,,, generally the early copies sell $750. and above !! Would have to do a hands on to say for sure !! I don`t think its a later repro,, but again can`t say for sure !! So its still up in the air on this one !!
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Post by: greenacres on October 19, 2012, 08:07:29 PM: Unusual dovetails though! Beautiful piece of furniture.
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Post by: 710ashley on October 25, 2012, 10:06:55 PM: Thanks everybody! I guess I can't quite retire on it, huh? ;) It's definitely a conversation piece so am glad to have it regardless. Thanks again!