I don't think this is a Belter, because it doesn't appear to have as much detail as the Belters. It is a very nice Victorian style couch though. I would have the upholstered part restored, if necessary and not the wood. It is hard to say the value, I am surprised someone offered as much as $5,000. But to be on the safe side, I would get an appraiser in your area to examine it. Also, I wouldn't sell to anyone you hire to do any kind of work for that or any other antiques you may have. It is a conflict of interests and they should know better.
Grace Tyree

It's Victorian style but far from antique. The wood is not walnut or mahagony as it would have been pre 1900.
It looks to me like a 1970 era reproduction of a Victorian piece.
If someone offered you 5 grand for it and you refused, you made a big mistake.
In it's present condition it's worth maybe $600 to $800...based on what it would cost new.
Linda C

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lindac!!! How on earth can you so strongly state what kind of wood -- this piece is -or is not!! Like many other very experienced wood piece restorers have said here -- you are giving the wrong advice here!!
I looked at every picture this person submitted here and I could not positively identify the kind of wood that is -- main reason-- someone- at sometime has used a very SEMI-transperant stain -- this is the type that hides all or most of the grain of the wood. Sorry for the non decision cccp -- but that piece cannot be determined from those pictures-- do some higher resolution photos -- or have some (more than one) people look at it in person. - Good luck!!

I am basing my opinion on the type of carving, the color and grain of the wood, the color where there are some scuffs showing on the bottom of the piece and the experience of having seen pieces like that in high end stores and in people's homes during the 1960's and 70's, and knowing someone who has a very very similar sofa that was bought during the 1960's.
And if you will read instead of reacting, you will see that I didn't say what kind of wood it is....only what it isn't.
Linda C

Lindac, I think you're great! :)

The coach is located in Australia. It is originally from Europe.

Ill get some more closer photos of it.

I highly doubt its worth only 800 bucks.