I need help identifying my antique dresser
Christian LeMieux
3 years ago
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Comments (8)Thanks for all of the dialogue and insight. I bought this desk for $100. I find it to be perfect size for my repair and restoration work, both for pocket watches and antique fans. I find that it has an interesting vintage feel to it while at the same time quite roomy and functional for my needs. The fans : Actually, there are no Emerson fans in that photo (amazing since Emersons are indeed my favorite!) The one on the desk is a GE Whiz that I restored this past weekend. The ones on the ground are a large R&M and a couple more GEs. (See my link below for my personal blog to see some of these fan restorations) Thanks again for the info on the desk. Heck for $100, I cannot even hardly get some Sauder junk from Target. I think it has worked out very well. Cheers. Here is a link that might be useful: GE Whiz Fan Restoration...See MoreI need help identifying and valueing an antique mirror
Comments (7)My guess is somewhere between 1890-1910, and it looks art nouveau because it is. The 'carving' looks so fine because it's really moulded gesso. The main mirror may or may not have been replaced. Check the depth of reflection. If it's original, the reflection should be deep and the piece rather heavy. I'm suspicious because of the degradation of the mirror tiles compared to the quality of the main pane. I've seen one similar mirror advertised, with the tiles in much better condition, and the owners were asking around $200. I can see a French influence in it, but so did a lot of pieces from that era. You didn't give us a lot of information, and I very well could be way off base judging from just a picture, but the mirror tiles kept niggling at me because I have a picture frame from that era with the same decoration and I think it's a pretty close call....See MoreNeed Help with DIY Antique Dresser to Sink Vanity Conversion
Comments (13)An excellent topcoat in a wet environment is Waterlox - DIY friendly, easy to repair, and has excellent water resistance. Bleed through is usually found with those deep red stains usually found on Mahogany. Shellac is a good barrier to prevent/minimize that. Likely not necessary on the piece you show but no harm in doing it. Caveat there though is the shellac in the can is not de-waxed and may affect your choice of top coat. As for staining the body darker to match the top - probably not necessary. The little bit of color that will peek through after you distress will not appear that much different - and as stated above a bit of dark wax can even it up if it is that noticeable to you. A little dark wax goes a long way so use with a light hand. As for the underside of the top - use a sanding sponge to get under there - easiest if you flip the piece over and work that way. You may not need stain under there but you will want your topcoat to cover it. Here is a link that might be useful: Waterlox...See MoreI need help identifying Antique Marble top Tables.
Comments (5)So I know this response may be a bit late but yes. I agree with previous comments that you possess nice East Lake Victorian tables. I wish you had taken pics of the tops as the condition of the marble along with the corner cut details can significantly add to the value. It is also important that the marble be as near white without stains as possible. Having said that I suspect value to be in the $200 each range. They are not especially rare but look in good condition. Too bad they are not identical as that would add to the value. Good luck, Kippy...See Moreapple_pie_order
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