Accurate Description of Item
Wisconsin Chair Co Dining Room Suite. The suite based on the Empire style in a frosted blonde finish, comprising of one extension table, buffett, china cabinet and six chairs.
Appraiser Remarks
The company was organized in 1889 by John Bostwick, a local jeweler and son-in-law of Barnum Blake. He was one of the largest investors and eventually owned most of the shares and became president of the company. The first plant built by the Wisconsin Chair Co. became the largest employer in the area, providing work for one-sixth of the Ozaukee County work force. Its presence was most likely the chief reason that the city's Port Washington population increased from 1,659 in 1890 to more than 3,000 by 1900. The company operated until 1959. " Blonde" sets were very popular during the 1950's but suites like this now are currently are not in demand and values tend to be rather modest for them.
Estimated Value
1500.00
Re: Wisconsin Chair Co Dining Room Set
Wisconsin Chair Co Dining Room Suite. The suite based on the Empire style in a frosted blonde finish, comprising of one extension table, buffett, china cabinet and six chairs.
The company was organized in 1889 by John Bostwick, a local jeweler and son-in-law of Barnum Blake. He was one of the largest investors and eventually owned most of the shares and became president of the company. The first plant built by the Wisconsin Chair Co. became the largest employer in the area, providing work for one-sixth of the Ozaukee County work force. Its presence was most likely the chief reason that the city's Port Washington population increased from 1,659 in 1890 to more than 3,000 by 1900. The company operated until 1959. " Blonde" sets were very popular during the 1950's but suites like this now are currently are not in demand and values tend to be rather modest for them.