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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: curiousshopper on April 30, 2007, 12:21:16 AM

Title: circa 1900 English made Chippendale style 'oak' dining room set
Post by: curiousshopper on April 30, 2007, 12:21:16 AM

We are new to the antique scene and have found a dinning set we are interested in.  The set includes a table with two pull out extensions, six chairs, a vitrine and a buffet server.  The wood appears to be unstained due to its light color.  In addition I am guessing it is oak because of the pattern of the grain. The joinery on the drawers have a three uneven dovetail construction. The only damage to the items appears to be a slightly worn table top and a leg on the table that has a two and a half inch vertical split on the thickest part of the design.  We are looking to pay about $1800 for the set... is that a reasonable amount and how would it be best to repair the damage or prevent it from getting worse?

Title: Re: circa 1900 English made Chippendale style 'oak' dining room set
Post by: D&b antiques on May 02, 2007, 04:47:35 PM

that's not a bad price to pay. wood repair kit's are sold at larger hard ware stores. needle used to insert wood glue into the crack.then wood clamps to close the repair.

Title: Re: circa 1900 English made Chippendale style 'oak' dining room set
Post by: ahdee on May 09, 2007, 11:37:55 AM

Thank you so much!  ;D

I know there are no markings on the bottom but do you have any idea of who the maker could have been?