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Antique Gentlemen's Chest or Secretaire or Drop Front Secretary

Category: 
American Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
solid dark wood - not sure of exact type... maybe mahoghany
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
nothing whatsoever...but it is definitely very old (kind of resembles a piece from the 1930's)
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1890-1930
Price Paid (If known): 
$100
Size and dimensions of this item: 
approximately 5ft tall and 2.5 feet wide... refer to picture... i am just looking to determine actual size. did not measure
Weight: 
heavy - takes 2 strong people to lift, but the chest is on wheels, so its easier to position
Condition: 
Mint
History: 
I found it at a thrift store. Don't know nothing about it, just that it is very odd.. and old. Not to mention, it is in perfect condition! Not a dent, scratch, or anything wrong with it!
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

I was thinking it could be any of the following: gentlemens chest, secretaire, drop front desk secretary. It looks like it is very old, but similar to another piece I own from the 1930's, but the way the wood grain looks ... it looks similiar to a victorian dresser I have from 1904. Anything would help at this point. I would love to know the history, or just help identifying this item. Possible value is always cool to know... but anything at all would help! Thanks everyone!

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
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Tiger (Curly) Maple Furniture

Category: 
Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Wood
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
None I can identify
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
unknown
Price Paid (If known): 
$100
Weight: 
HEAVY!
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
Bought at a yard sale
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Dove tail drawers, original finish, original hardware, tiger maple chest, original wheels.

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
Tiger Maple Chest
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Tiger Maple Antique Furniture

Category: 
Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Wood - Tiger Maple
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
None that I can identify
Weight: 
Heavy!
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
Purchased at a sale; previous owner bought at antique shop in Ohio.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Chest - on rollers, tiger maple (I think!), original finish and hardware.
China cabinet - tiger maple (I think!), original finish and hardware, small old light in glass section. Still works!

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
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Ed Roos Sweetheart Cedar Chest

Category: 
Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Wood, cedar
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Roos stamped, original paperwork with date made, serial & style number
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
8/30/1949
Price Paid (If known): 
$75.00
Weight: 
heavy
Condition: 
Good
History: 
Bought this years ago from a yard sale
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

This piece has a few cosmetic scratches and the feet will probably need to be resurfaced. Other than that it is in great condition. It has the original tag pasted to the underside of the lid with the date it was made, serial number and style number. It also comes with a removeable tray.

Free Classifieds: 
Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
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CEDAR CHEST WITH CAMEO

Category: 
American Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
WOOD
Condition: 
Good
History: 
My mother purchased at auction in the 60's
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

No idea how old it is

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
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