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Identifying a Wingback Armchair

Identifying a Wingback Armchair?I have a theory about this oak Chippendale style wingback armchair being Irish (because of Celtic knot carvings) and from around 1880. Am I wrong ? Can you tell me more about it?

 

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Value of a Lammerts Dresser with Mirror?We found a lovely dresser with a mirror. It has a copper nameplate on the back of the mirror that gives the name Lammerts. How can I peruse pictures of Lammerts dressers so I can find a match it to. I want to learn more about the dresser with its mirror and find its value?

 

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Looking for a Free Antique Search Engine?Where can I look up a wide variety of antiques for free, to learn more about them and their value?

 

Identifying an Antique Table

Identifying an Antique Table?Could you please tell me what this table would have been used for? It almost looks to me like it's some kind of a library table where you could stack books in there, but I just can't really imagine.

 

Identifying a Child's Chair

Identifying a Child's Chair?I got today this child's chair at an estate sale. It's painted over so I can't find anything on it.

 

Value and Information on a Caphart Record Player - information sticker on back

Value and Information on a Caphart Record Player?I have a Capehart record player that I have had for a few years now. I can't find my model or that much about the year that this player seems to be made. Any help with anything to do with the history of the model and value would be great.

 

Information on a Gem Folding Table - wooden folding table

Information on a Gem Folding Table?I found this table at a Habitat for Humanity store and I can't find much on it. The marking on the bottom reads: Gem folding table T March 10 1885 Manufactured by Stowell Mfg. Co.Putney VT. Any info would be great. I have only found the patent info on this table.

 

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Value of a Seeburg H Orchestrion?What is the value of a Seeburg "H" orchestrion?

 

Value of an Antique Singer Sewing Machine - treadle sewing machine

Value of an Antique Singer Sewing Machine?I am looking for any information on my 1874 Singer sewing machine. I am mostly interested in its value.

 

Value of a Denison Record Player - open console showing old record player in wooden cabinet

Value of a Denison Record Player?How much do think one of these would cost?

 

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Identifying an Antique Brass Bed?I purchased a very old brass bed, queen size, that is at least 100 years old, judging by the support frames. It has very high posts on the headboard, and lower ones on the footboard. The shape is angular, but with round posts and spindles. The finials are not round, but almost mushroom shape.

 

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Value of a Harmograph Talking Machine (Phonograph)?I have a Harmograph type H5135 working talking machine. I cannot find out how much it is worth. My intention is to sell it.

 

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Meaning of the Numbers on the Underside of Mersman Tables?What do the numbers on bottom of Mersman furniture indicate? I have a table with 24-33. I would love to know what it means.

 

Value of Murphy Red Cedar Chest of Drawers - cedar chest of drawers cabinet

Value of Murphy Red Cedar Chest of Drawers?I have a 4 drawer chest of drawers that is made out of cedar, it looks like red cedar to me. The back of it says: MURPHY 151 NSM. The measurements are: 42"H x 32"W x 18"D. It's missing 2 of the drawers. Is there any way you could give me some kind of estimated value range?

 

Value of a Mersman 6658 2 Tiered Table - mahogany table

Value of a Mersman 6658 2 Tiered Table?Would you know the value or what I should pay for it second hand?

 

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Identifying an Antique Desk - dark wood fold top desk

Identifying an Antique Desk?Does anyone know what type of desk this is or where it may have been made? I can't find any markings.

 

Value of a Mersman Half Moon Table  - gold half moon table

Value of a Mersman Half Moon Table?I have a Mersman table with barley twist legs. It is stamped with a Mersman metal tag. It is believed to be 1930s vintage. Could you give an approximate value of this table?

 

Identifying an Antique Cabinet

Identifying an Antique Cabinet?Can you please tell me what this piece of furniture is called?

 

Information on Mid Century Antique Coffee Table - in living room

Information on Mid Century Antique Coffee Table?I just bought this antique mid century coffee table and I'm curious about the function of the side with the little cubbyhole. Have you ever seen this before or was it something custom made?

 

History and Value of an Antique  Chair - dark wood chair with tall wedge shaped back

History and Value of an Antique Chair?I just acquired this chair. I find it very interesting. Anyone know anything about it or it's value?

 

Value and Information on Antique Chairs - front view of low back chair with offset legs

Value and Information on Antique Chairs?Can you tell me anything about this chair? I recently purchased a pair at an estate sale.

 

Identifying an Ornate Wooden Double Bench - dark wood two seat with upholstered seat

Identifying an Ornate Wooden Double Bench?Can you tell me anything about this bench?

 

Identifying an Antique Dresser - mirrored dresser with two side cabinets, two center drawers, and a doored area below the drawers

Identifying an Antique Dresser?For any of you that are knowledgeable in furniture I'm curious as to what you would say about this piece of furniture? I just bought it from a young girl who inherited it and she knew nothing about it.

 

Value of a Pathe Record Player - antique record player

Value of a Pathe Record Player?I have a Pathe record player. Is it worth something?

 

Value of Antique Couch and Chairs - leather couch

Value of Antique Couch and Chairs?I have furniture over a hundred years old, one couch and five chairs. They would need to be reupholstered to be perfect. Very solid hard wood. Would like some idea how much I should ask for it.

 

Determining the Age and Origin of an Antique Trunk - blue trunk with brass fittings

Determining the Age and Origin of an Antique Trunk?An antique family trunk just came into our possession. It is very dark blue in color with a Long Lock padlock which on the front has an engraved marking of T907. The back has PAT APLD FOR. Can you please help with the age and maybe origin to see if it matches our family story.

 

Determining the Value of an Antique Chinese Vase - tall ornate vase on a stand

Determining the Value of an Antique Chinese Vase?I need to know the value of this Chinese vase.

 

Information on an Old Steamer Trunk - trunk in the back of a pickup truck

Information on an Old Steamer Trunk?I am looking to put an age on this trunk I bought today. It is not in great shape, but I don't care. I just want to know when and where it was made.

 

Finding Information on an Old Steamer Trunk - old wooden trunk

Finding Information on an Old Steamer Trunk?I have this old steamer trunk and want to learn it's history. Can anyone tell me anything about it? We have put the time frame at 1877. It has a Patton stamp on the hardware that says Patton 77. That's all we can see.

 

Value of an Antique Japanese Bronze Vase  - enameled bronze vase with peacock handles

Value of an Antique Japanese Bronze Vase?I am hoping to get help determining the value, maker, and history on a bronze Japanese vase.

 

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Value of an Old Steamer Trunk  - interior of an old trunk

Value of an Old Steamer Trunk?Can someone help me determine the value of this trunk?

 

Identifying Old Farm Equipment - attached to a lawn tractor

Identifying Old Farm Equipment?Could anyone tell me what this machine would be been used for please?

 

Antique Cabinet with Turntable

Antique Cabinet with Turntable?i was given this, but have no idea whether to junk it or sell it. Any suggestions?

 

Identifying Antique Lamps - white and gold finish table lamps

Identifying Antique Lamps?Can anyone tell me anything about these lamps? I know they are antiques, but can not find a name on them anywhere.

 

Value of Spin-Well Spinning Wheel - wooden spinning wheel

Value of Spin-Well Spinning Wheel?I am looking for the value of this Spin-Well spinning wheel? It was manufactured in Sifton, Manitoba. Time Period - pre-patent/patent pending.

 

Value of Noritake Celery and Salt China - oval larger platter and 6 smaller similarly shaped dishes

Value of Noritake Celery and Salt China?My mother was handed these dishes from her mother. From the mark I have figured out it was made c. 1921, but that's about it.

 

Value of an Antique RCA Victor Victrola - antique, crank Victrola

Value of an Antique RCA Victor Victrola?I am wondering what this family Victrola VV-XVI SN-100601(G) is worth and approximately when it was made. I tried to look it up, but came up empty handed.

 

Value of an Antique Record Player - antique phonograph perhaps a Victor Talking Machine

Value of an Antique Record Player?We found my husband's grandparents' record player in the attic. The label is missing. The stickers are half gone, but there is a date on one sticker on the bottom that has the year 1892. After some research, I believe it is a Victor Phonograph. We are curious as to what it is worth, if anything. There are some springs and gears laying inside the box, so I'm sure it is not in working condition.

 

Information on Justis and Armiger Silver Plate Covered Dish - ornate silver dish with floral pattern

Information on Justis and Armiger Silver Plate Covered Dish?I have a quadruple plate piece that is also marked Sterline - not Sterling. What does Sterline mean?

 

Value of a Lenzkirch Grandfather Clock - rather plain dark wood clock

Value of a Lenzkirch Grandfather Clock?I've tried finding a clock like this and have been unsuccessful. I m wondering if anyone knows anything about this and what it's worth?

 

What Is This Equipment? - wooden machine

What Is This Equipment?What is this piece of equipment? I saw it a local fair. I apologize for the picture not being the greatest.

 

Value of an Antique  Chest

Value of an Antique Chest?I have an older chest with an Eagle Lock Co. 8446F from Terryville, CONN USA label. Can I sell it as is, and how much is it worth?

 

Identifying Old Farm Equipment - old rusty bucket looking piece of equipment

Identifying Old Farm Equipment?What the heck is this heavy piece of old equipment? It looks somewhat similar to a horse-drawn fresno.

 

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Value of a Victor Talking Machine?I am looking for the value of a Victoria Talking Machine, missing the hand crank. Model is a Granada 46101. Any information will be appreciated. I have some of the original records that play on it as well.

 

Estimated Value of a Cecelia'Antique Phonograph - tabletop phonograph in a lidded cabinet

Estimated Value of a Cecelia'Antique Phonograph?I am considering purchasing this antique phonograph. It was listed as a Victrola, but after I pressed him he said he used that as a generic description. The brand or model he says is a'Cecilia. I couldn't find any info online about that brand/model. See the photo. I'd like to know the estimated value.

 

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An antique desk clock.

Value of an Antique Ingraham Clock?I'm looking for the value of this antique clock. It is from the E Ingraham Company.

 

Identifying Antique Logging Equipment

Identifying Antique Logging Equipment?I found this with my metal detector on my property in NW Washington state. The area has been logged over the years. There were quite a few cedar stumps with notches in them.

 

Identifying an Old Trunk - old wood and leather(?) trunk

Identifying an Old Trunk?I am looking for any information on date or production company of this chest.

 

Identifying an Old Metal Framework  - old metal framework found in barn

Identifying an Old Metal Framework?A friend of mine found this in an old barn. Can anyone tell me what it is?

 

Help Identifying this Piece of Equipment

Help Identifying this Piece of Equipment?This piece is displayed outside a local business and I would like to know what it is called.

 

Value of an Antique Indestructo Steamer Trunk - open trunk with view of drawers and storage area

Value of an Antique Indestructo Steamer Trunk?I've come across a large trunk with an insured Indestructo trunk label including a registration number. It's got leather handles on each side and brass fixtures and hardware. The inside is in good, but not perfect condition although all the drawers work great. It's super neat, but is it valuable? Also can I trace original owner via registration number?

 

Value of an Old Trunk - old wooden trunk in poor condition

Value of an Old Trunk?Can you tell me anything about this truck? It has American Window Glass Company Pittsburgh Pa. stamped on the wood inside.

 

Value of a Ansonia Mantle Clock - ornate wooden mantle clock

Value of a Ansonia Mantle Clock?Can anyone tell me anything about the history of this mantle clock please? All I know is it is called an Ansonia mantle clock. It has recently been professionally refurbished and I just wanted to know a little about it and of course any valuation. It is in perfect working order.

 

The front of an old wooden trunk.

Age and Maker of an Old Wooden Trunk?I would love to know age of this trunk ? And possibly the maker? I am just curious. The liner is original. It is only missing the lock. I don't see any signs of it being refurbished.

 

A dark wood antique record player with a hand crank

Identifying an Antique Crank Record Player?I'm having difficulty in identifying this crank record player. I can't find any tags on it.

 

Identifying Old Farm Equipment? - old iron horse drawn piece of equipment

Identifying Old Farm Equipment?This horse drawn imp was made by John Deere, what was it used for?

 

Identifying Old Farm Equipment? - three metal partial circles attached to a horizontal piece of wood

Identifying Old Farm Equipment?Does anyone know what this is? It is at our historical society and the tag is too faded to read?

 

A wooden object inside, resembling a ladder or chair back.

Identify This Wooden Object?This is a wooden object about 4 feet high, 2 feet wide and looks a bit like a ladder but the top pulls off. Belonged on my grandfather's farm and could be 100 years old. My family would like to know what it is and how it was used.

 

An old and rusted piece of farm equipment.

Help Identifying Old Farm EquipmentI recently volunteered at a local museum (Poquoson, VA) to research the origins of some old farm equipment that they received as donations. The equipment is in "as is" condition and may not be complete.

 

An open old Carsonola crank phonograph.

Value of Carsonola Crank Phonograph?I have a 1900s Carsonola crank phonograph and am curious to see what it's worth. What is the value of it and any background info you can share.

 

The old chest and the sword.

Information About Dutch Klewang and Old Sea Chest?Recently came across this. Just wondered If anyone can help me with values/ history of the sword. As far as I know, they have always been together. The ship painting has a British merchant flag and as far as I know the sword is a Dutch Klewang sword.

 

Antique Quilt Blocks?

Value of Antique Quilt Blocks?Found at estate sale, paper pieced quilt blocks. THE date on news paper states 1918. Not great condition but want to sell to a collector if possible. Do you think that someone would be interested.

 

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