Posted Thu, 11/19/2009 - 09:34 by Dragon_Eater
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Metal plate "The Sherer Counter" #57753, "Insures pure and clean groceries"
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36 inches deep, 10 feet long, about 48 inches high
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family hand me down, not much history details
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Has stained glass panels on the bottom front (one is broken) glass front, sides and top (intact)
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Posted Sun, 11/01/2009 - 10:48 by clchase
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Could not find any markings or names on the buffet
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Was found in an attic of a house. Advised that it was oak.
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Oak buffet with carved designs on the face of the piece. Two drawers, four doors.
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No, I don't want to sell it
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Posted Fri, 10/16/2009 - 22:55 by Clg212
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Winged, handcarved Griffins
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bought from antique dealer in California 25 years ago
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Top piece sits on sideboard: hand carved, winged,full-body, 17" tall Griffins (x2) holding up each side of 50" rectangular,bevelled mirror.
Base (main) sideboard:
3 drawers across. 3 cupboards in middle. 1 large 60" drawer on bottom.
All quarter-sawn Oak. Excellent condition. No damage. nonsmoking home for 25 years.
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No, I don't want to sell it
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Posted Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:29 by dmbuller
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Bought from neighbor 8 years ago, made in Scotland
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Oak dining table and 4 chairs. Metal plate on table base, under removable table top reads, "FH Marshall & Co Ltd". Serial# 132384, Mfg in Scotland. The oak leafs slide in and out. The chairs had been recovered by the previous owner. One chair had been repaired at the top. I'm thinking about giving this item to charity, but wanted to first check it's possible value. However, I would sell it if someone is interested. Thank you.
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Posted Thu, 10/08/2009 - 08:39 by memurph2
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no information or marks on the mantel
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66" long x 48" wide x 11" deep (inside opening is 32" x 33")
History:
Unsure history of item, given to family 30 yrs ago
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My father was given this by a neighbour aprox 30 yrs ago who had had it for a while. We live in London, in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. When he received it, it looked like a simplistic white box-like mantel, but after removing the layers of the mantel, he realized this wooden mantel was underneath. He carefully restored it (painstakingly using Q-tips over a period of six months!) until all of the carved detail was revealed. We think the wood is oak, although we're unsure. We know nothing about its origin, maker, etc and have yet to come across a similar one. The wood carvings depict ducks, fruit, corn plants and popply-like flowers. There are two holes on the top (I imagine it had a mirror at one point?). Any help on the history of this or similar pieces would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Posted Sun, 09/20/2009 - 12:33 by sopoy
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partial 1" blue and gold circular label showing an eagle around a desk and the word "Standard" across the top
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Seller said it came "from an old mill". Bought in GA
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Seller said it came "from an old mill". Bought in GA
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Posted Sun, 09/20/2009 - 09:57 by mrock
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Estey Manufacturing Company
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45" wide x 34" high x 18.5" deep
History:
Was purchased by Grandmother in Buffalo New York in Early 1900's
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Victorian Oak Dresser from Estey Manufacturing. It features the typical serpentine shaped front, a multiple beveled edge on the beautiful top, and four drawers. It has two smaller serpentine dovetailed drawers in the top of the case, two flat dovetailed drawers on the bottom. The sides are solid oak panels and the drawer pulls and locks are the original Victorian brass hardware.
The overall size is 45" wide x 18.5" deep x 34" high. It is finished in the original medium oak stain. Original Label and serial number 202 on back.
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