Marvel Furniture Company dresser

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Posted Sun, 06/20/2010 - 1:29pm by dannyboy11
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): 
Marvel Furniture Company patent tag and distributer: The Shepard Co in Providence RI
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
Early 1900s? maybe 1920
Price Paid (If known): 
NA
Size and dimensions of this item: 
3 ft wide X 4 ft tall
Weight: 
80 lbs
Condition: 
Fair
History: 
Bought it from someone selling in Rhode Island
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Butt Walnut Veneered and gum. Has original wooden wheels.

Free Classifieds: 
Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
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Re: Marvel Furniture Company dresser

by Lovejoy - 06/21/2010 - 6:38am

Marvel dates back to the early days of the 20th Century, and like many made furniture in Colonial & Federal revival styles during the 1920's. This ones nicer than most, comparables sell for under $250.00 at auction.

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