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Title: Few Questions about a Special Chair...............
Post by: gumby190 on April 14, 2009, 04:32:30 AM

Hello,
I have a couple of questions about a chair I have, it is a cast iron Barber/Dentist chair.

It is from the Army & Navy, I have been lead to believe that it pre-dates WW1.

Has a stamp in the Brass on the back - Craig & Aitkens.

Does anyone have a more specific date/age?
What is it worth?
I am thinking of selling one day down the track as I do not have much room & it hurts when I walk into it.

(http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq201/gumby190/LGIM0047.jpg)

(http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq201/gumby190/LGIM0045.jpg)

Title: Re: Few Questions about a Special Chair...............
Post by: D&b antiques on April 14, 2009, 12:05:36 PM

the chair style is that of the 1870's or 80's. but I'am inclined to believe it's newer than that. it's not American it's Australian

Title: Re: Few Questions about a Special Chair...............
Post by: KC on April 14, 2009, 10:41:46 PM

Craig & Aitken 654 George Street, Sydney New South Wales, Australia - hairdresser supply company that was in operation in 1942.

Title: Re: Few Questions about a Special Chair...............
Post by: gumby190 on April 15, 2009, 05:04:33 AM

It was professionally restored about 10-15yrs ago.

I read about Craig & Aitkens online, an article about U.S express going in to financial crisis in 1914.

Title: Re: Few Questions about a Special Chair...............
Post by: D&b antiques on April 15, 2009, 07:38:42 AM

Your time frame is about right. 1900 to 1920 value wise $250.00 to $ 300.00 Dollars. won't cover the cost of the upholstery.