Accurate Description of Item
One Early 20th Century Federal Revival Style Dresser by Widdicomb
Appraiser Remarks
Your dresser dates from the early 20th Century, dressers of this type are in what's called the "Federal Revival" style. Federal Revival pieces are reproductions of the original American Federal items originally produced from 1780-1830 The Federal Revival style became popular after the first Centennial of the American Revolution in 1876. At that time interest and demand for original Colonial & Federal furnishings was so great it outstripped supply. This caused manufacturers to begin production of pieces in the Colonial style from the Jacobean to late Georgian periods. Today values for these pieces depends on their quality of construction, how close they follow original designs and their overall condition.
Estimated Value
$350.00- $450.00
Re: Widdicomb dresser and mirror
One Early 20th Century Federal Revival Style Dresser by Widdicomb
Your dresser dates from the early 20th Century, dressers of this type are in what's called the "Federal Revival" style. Federal Revival pieces are reproductions of the original American Federal items originally produced from 1780-1830 The Federal Revival style became popular after the first Centennial of the American Revolution in 1876. At that time interest and demand for original Colonial & Federal furnishings was so great it outstripped supply. This caused manufacturers to begin production of pieces in the Colonial style from the Jacobean to late Georgian periods. Today values for these pieces depends on their quality of construction, how close they follow original designs and their overall condition.