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Wednesday
Jan252012

What it worth? Appraisal of antique sideboard

I would like an appraisal of this sideboard.   It was purchased used by my grandparents in the 1920’s.    Mirror, glass and drawer lining are original, the leading was redone about 20 years ago.     Curved side glass doors have locks.   

Let me know if you need further pictures or information.

Thank you,
Brent 
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AW says: That’s a nice quality and rather unusual buffet. It’s in the American Empire style and has elephantine feet. It’s made with Oak veneer, and is a bit of a transitional piece. (Coming out of the Empire style and towards the Art & Crafts era)
The unusual things are that it has a bow front, and curio sides. It’s uniqueness is what would help sell this in an auction.
Circa late 1800s.
(The reason for the great gap here between retail and wholesale, is that that right now in this economy, furniture especially is selling slow, so dealers are not investing much in it right now.)
Keywords:
  • Empire style
  • Oak 
  • veneer
  • elephantine
  • leaded glass
  • curio
  • bow front