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Title: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
Post by: karishafer on September 22, 2009, 06:40:59 PM

I don't really know anything about this piece.  I was *told* it was turn of the century, european and mahogany.  Anybody have any insight?  Thanks!!!!

Title: Re: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
Post by: KC on September 22, 2009, 06:57:21 PM

Any markings on it?   Sure looks "clean" like it has been refinished?

Title: Re: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
Post by: karishafer on September 22, 2009, 06:59:48 PM

I just added some more pics.  The only markings are the stenciled numbers on the bottom of the drawers and pencil numbers on the drawers.  The stencils sure don't look old.

Title: Re: Antique Mahogany Sideboard - European? HELP!
Post by: Skinny on September 22, 2009, 08:02:55 PM

I have to say, this piece doesn't say "old" to me. It says "expensive", and it says "very nice", but it doesn't say "old". I may be wrong of coarse. I ain't no expert, I'm barely a novice. The red flags to me were just how clean and sharp it looked, even in the carved design. If it old but was refinished, I would expect to see some residue of the old finish in the crevices. The wood in the drawers seemed a little off as well. Whatever age it is though, it looks like a fine high quality piece.

-Joel