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Title: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: MyNameIsErnest on January 06, 2010, 04:56:10 PM

My grandmother has this piece that she bought second hand in 1944. She says that the cabinet portion is intended for the storage of medicine. There has never been any lacquer or stain put on the piece. She thinks it came from up north, maybe pittsburgh or somewhere of the like. There are pencil markings behind the drawers but it is in cursive and I am unable to make out what it says.

(http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/ernestmyname/IMG_7916.jpg)

(http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/ernestmyname/IMG_7917.jpg)

She's looking to sell it depending on what it's worth.

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: railman44 on January 06, 2010, 05:33:13 PM

I would guess somewhere between $1000 to $2500 depending upon where she lives.  If she lives within 150 miles from a metro area, the higher the price.  Just my guess.  It's a beautiful piece.

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: MyNameIsErnest on January 06, 2010, 05:47:47 PM

It really is a nice looking piece of furniture.. Hopefully someone else can chime in and give us some more info on it..

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: D&b antiques on January 06, 2010, 06:07:38 PM

It's in the style of east lake. about 1890. the scribbling's are not uncommon to cabinet makers. $2,500 to $ 3,000.00 Dollars

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: KC on January 06, 2010, 06:12:39 PM

Beautiful piece!!!!!

In my neck of the woods it would sell $3,000+

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: MyNameIsErnest on January 06, 2010, 06:32:59 PM

Are there cabinet makers to look for? I feel like if I knew what I was looking for, I would be able to read it. The first letter seems like a cursive G or F. Plus it's upside down and the glare on the unfinished wood makes it even harder to make out.

[edit] middle name definitely starts with an R

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on January 07, 2010, 01:00:08 AM

Try photographing the writing with a flash. sometimes it will bring out the writing and make it clearer. Beautiful cabinet, I love the color and the warm glow of the wood!

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: cogar on January 07, 2010, 09:29:12 AM

I'm jealous, ...... I wish I owned it. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: MyNameIsErnest on January 07, 2010, 10:17:34 AM

It's got all the original glass in it.. I looked around for some cabinet makers from that time era with the middle name starting with R with no luck. Most cabinet maker lists I found didn't include the middle name at all..

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: KC on January 07, 2010, 03:03:12 PM

If you could...please photograph the writing as talesof indicated in previous post.

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: D&b antiques on January 07, 2010, 03:50:52 PM

I should have mentioned. It's Flame Mahogany. Gonna have too get some medicine for those senior  moments ;D

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: MyNameIsErnest on January 07, 2010, 04:22:41 PM

This is the best picture I have.. I may be able to do better next time I get a chance to take pictures of it..

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/ernestmyname/IMG_7920.jpg (http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/ernestmyname/IMG_7920.jpg)

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: sapphire on January 09, 2010, 10:58:46 PM

A little late for me to be playing with this, but  looks to me like 'Carpentry' might me the middle/second  name/word.  First has the appearance of Zane ?? or _ ane ?

Then again my eyes are a wee bit tired.


Edited to add.......is that an 'M' at the beginning of the last word?

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: MyNameIsErnest on January 10, 2010, 02:22:55 PM

I have intentions of taking some more photos in the next couple weeks and maybe take them in RAW format. Editing should be a little simpler given the right software..

Title: Re: Book case bought used in 40's
Post by: D&b antiques on January 10, 2010, 02:50:02 PM

The size of the writeing. is and indicator he was likely to be and older man.