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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Sep. ~ Nov.: Antique Questions users admin

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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 9:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Not sure where to put this...I will start it here and mods can move if needed.

I am trying to find out if anyone knows anything about antiques/values.

I have my Grandma's bedroom sets, I have no idea how old or what they are worth, I wanted to see if anyone here would know. They are queen size.

I seem to remember hearing they were from the 30's but not sure.

Here are some pics
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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 9:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
the end of this bed
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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 9:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
the dresser has a mirror attached to it
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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 9:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
actually the pic above is the vanity that has the mirror

below is the dresser
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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 9:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
2nd bed set
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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
vanity for this set
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Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 12:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Pamy, do you have an antiques store nearby? They might be able to help.

Several years ago my great aunt gave sis and I some china. I had no where to display it while sis has a china cabinet so I gave her what aunt had given me. She was curious and took it to the local antique shop where they were able to tell her how old it was and what it was worth. She stopped by grinning from ear to ear over how much the stuff was worth and then took it back home and put it back in the china cabinet.

Obviously you can't take the furniture just to check on what it's worth, but maybe you could take the pics and any info on markings or something you find on it and see if they can tell you?

That's really a beautiful set!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 2:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Absolutely gorgeous!!! The graining is beautiful. I am not an expert, but I have been lucky enough to inherit some very nice pieces. I agree with Who, see if their is a reputable dealer in your area or even an auction house.
btw..that quilt on the first bed, looks almost identical to a quilt my mother in law made!

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 5:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
Gorgeous! I have done some poking around in antique stores and really like antique furniture (I have mostly reproductions).

You have some valuable pieces up there. Do you see a label or makers mark? That is one thing that makes a difference.

One disadvantage to having antique bedroom pieces is that the bed size is usually full and not the queen or king that people are used to nowadays.

For other small items like dishes, silverware glassware, you can do a google search for "replacement" or "completer" places. I FINALLY found my grandma's silverplate pattern from 1921--kind of rare, and a couple of pieces on ebay at a cheaper price.

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 7:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
Pamy, I used to sell antiques as a part time hobby. War gave excellent advice in going to a local dealer. Many dealers are also appraisers and they can give you an idea of what it's worth. Keep in mind that some items are more valuable in other regions as well. I've seen that alot in traveling, where an item is much higher in one area than another.

Full size beds can be converted into queen, but sometimes you may lose the sideboards in the conversion.

My best buy in antiques was when someone was tearing down a barn and there was furniture in it. I went to see what he had and I ended up getting a 1800's half tester bed for $75. It was appraised at over $3000 about 10 years ago.

I love buffing my furniture with french wax. It brings out the beauty of the wood and can camouflage small scratches and marks. It comes in different stains as well.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Thx for the advice everyone, we are going to antique shop today. I was hoping someone here would reconize the bed sets...don't know if I can trust a dealer..they could say it's worth 1000 and then sell it for triple and I wouldnt have a clue.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
I inherited a bedroom suit from the 1920s/1930s from a Great Aunt that looks almost identical to your second set of pictures. Let us know what the antique shop says.

Graceunderfyre
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01-21-2004

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Graceunderfyre a private message Print Post    
GL Pamy - that stuff is beautiful - I love dark woods. . .anybody know anything about antique pianos?

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
they didn't know, gave us the # of an auction house though....they were more interested in the depression glass, and ceremac pieces than the bed.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 7:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
hi pamy. sorry i know nothing about antiques. i did check google...looking for photos of similar furniture (even checked e-bay). couldn't find any info to help you though.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, November 21, 2005 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Thx Abby!!!