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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: cdjones8732 on August 23, 2011, 07:24:31 PM
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Hey guys not sure what year this piece is from. It doesnt have anything specifying anything that i can see. This piece was gave to me for helping someone move. Has two leafs. and in pretty good shape.
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/cdjones8732/DSCN1421.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/cdjones8732/DSCN1422.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/cdjones8732/DSCN1426.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/cdjones8732/DSCN1429.jpg
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Your dining table is from what is called the golden oak period which was from about 1880 to about the 20`s or so !! Much was revamped in the early 30`s but styles were changing and these are what we usually see !! The paw type feet are leftovers from the late empire period style !! I would not refinish the table as it reduces the value considerably !! Looks like the legs need to be tightened up as this was a major problem with these tables because the top is pretty heavy and the glue will sometimes degrade and legs splay out as yours appears to have done !! You have a nice piece of american oak furniture and with the leaves,,if all is in good condition,,sell for anywhere between $250. and $750. in my area,, Texas !! Yours would be mid to upper range of that price !!
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Just have to say that being engaged in this website does bring one knowledge they wish they had before. My friend's grandmother had 2 of these tables at their camp that we sold last year. Of course, what did I know??? Nothing apparently because we sold them for $60 a piece!!!! :'( One reason I am asking so many questions and researching before I get rid of anything else ;D
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You gotta be kidding ??? $60. ??? Of course prices vary depending on area but around here,, these tables are one of the most popular styles and sell pretty quickly when advertised !!
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Unfortunately not kidding - oh the lessons we learn - only difference in the tables we had is that they were on wheels but exact same paws, wood, track for leafs etc. So glad I am trying to educate myself now and finding it a lot of fun. :D
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Here are some similar examples selling on Craigslist in the San Francisco Bay Area:
$150: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/fuo/2558728230.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/fuo/2558728230.html)
$85: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/2554325744.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/2554325744.html)
This one has six chairs for $300: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/fuo/2526439972.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/fuo/2526439972.html)
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Ours is very similar, but instead of the sharp edges around the table pedestal, it's perfectly round. The finish is more rustic. Our chairs are very simple with a ladder back and a caned bottom. It belonged to his great-grandmother, who received it when she was married in 1900.
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Most all of them had castors but through the years people took them off !! Cant believe they are that cheap up north !!
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We've got casters! We also have a tag nailed to the top of the pedestal where it can't be seen, written in pencil. Can't make out a thing! one day I'll scan it, and use the software to manipulate it, and see what can be seen.
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Thanks a bunch mart!!!!! yea the legs were actually not even screwed on in the photo, i just kinda stuck them in the holes to take the picture after i had cleaned the table off because it was just sitting in the ladys garage. this is pretty exciting, Im so glad i found this site, cant wait to go digging for more hiddin treasure!!!
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Glad to have another treasure hunter !! Welcome aboard !!
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Mart what do you think would be the best way to go about selling the piece? Craigslist, a local antique store, auction?