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Widdicomb dresser

Posted Wed, 07/21/2010 - 10:04am by James P
Category: 
American Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
wood
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
"Widdicomb" tag
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1924
Size and dimensions of this item: 
40" W 47" H 23" D
Condition: 
Good
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

medium/large "Widdicomb Furniture Co." 8 drawer dresser/chest. I believe its mahogany but has what appears to be an original laquered finish. I have found no references to this style piece anywhere online. Date stamped on underside of drawer is June 1924. Any information and valuation appreciated. Thank you.

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Berkey & Gay Credenza Sideboard or Buffet?

Posted Tue, 09/29/2009 - 9:38pm by luckygirl05
Category: 
American Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
wood, mahogany inside of drawers and cupboards, solid wood
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Berkey & Gay- us patent in bronze inside drawer- right side of wood- embedded
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1920's-1930's
Price Paid (If known): 
enough:)
Size and dimensions of this item: 
67" wide x 22" deep x 36.5" height
Weight: 
100 lbs. +
Condition: 
Good
History: 
I was told it is solid mahogany, depression era... It has a green tint to the wood. I know it was mfg. in Grand Rapids by Berkey & Gay. I bought it off a woman having an estate sale.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Gorgeous solid mahogany credenza from the depression era. The finish is indicative of that time, has a greenish tint that was popular then. It has beautiful mahogany under the finish. It has one deep central drawer and a cabinet on either side. Each cabinet has a small drawer at the top, one of which is lined with velvet and has dividers. Dovetail joinery. Lots of ornate carvings on the front. Measures 67" wide x 22" deep x 36.75" tall. Mfg. in Grand Rapids by Berkey and Gay. Bronze seal embedded in drawer wood.

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Photos: 
Front of credenza
Side of credenza- detail
Bronze seal- in Berkey & Gay credenza
Legs on credenza- detail
Ornate carvings on credenza
Original hardware on credenza
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