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By juscurious, 21 December, 2012

Dining Room Chairs

Category
Home Furnishings
Condition
Good
Description

I am curious about the history of these chairs. They are dark in color and the legs are beautifully carved. I have the captain chair and five additional ones to complete the set. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.

With a little tlc, these chairs would be a wonderful addtion to anyone's home.

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By Whit, 21 December, 2012

Oshkosh Trunk Company- Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Good
Description

I recently purchased an Oshkosh Wardrobe Trunk and am a little confused about how to date it.

The last date on the patent plate attached to the top is May 22, 1923.   On the bottom of one of the drawers is a label that says patented December 22, 1914.  On the inside of the trunk. on the little latch arm is yet another date that says patented August 24, 1915.

It's not in pristine condition, someone dinged the latch up trying to get the lock off, it looks like it has some spots that were patched, and someone used some horrid orange paint and painted G.T.C on the top. But to me that just adds to it, it looks old and wonderful. 
It has a sticker on it from the Hotel McAlpin, which I absolutely adore.

The inside looks amazing to me.  It appears to have the original hardware and straps, wooden hangers and ironing board.  The curtain has a few tears and stains, but looks amazing if it really is 89 years old.
It seems to be missing the key and iron, but I think that's all.

 

The shop I bought it from said they were told the G.T.C. was a Jazz band or singer from the 40's, and that at some point Tina and Ike Turner might have owned it (it was found in Nutbush, TN, which is where Tina Turner was from), but they had no way to verify it.

 

Any additional information, clues as to the date dilema, what it could be worth, would be much appreciated.  I love my little find, and when I brag about it I want to do it with as much detail as possible.

 

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By PackRat1927, 21 December, 2012

W. & J. Sloane chair

Category
Furniture
Condition
Fair
Description

We're about to have a tag sale and want to know if it's worth anything.  It used to be my grand parents and has been passed down a couple generations.

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By [email protected], 21 December, 2012

Jasper Cabinet Company Desk

Category
American Furniture
Condition
Good
Description

"Americana " wood desk has upper cabninet with 2 glass doors, top has ornately carved chippendale type cornice, drop down desktop reveals 4 drawers and 6 "cubbies". Has 3 large drawers below with brass handle pulls with full brass(?) backplates.

Back panel is stamped Jasper Cabinet Company Model # 892-0

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By bubba123, 21 December, 2012

painting

Category
Paintings
Condition
Excellent
Description

artist faxwell or foxwell

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By elkinsvina, 21 December, 2012

Quarterback board game

Category
Antique Toys
Condition
Poor
Description

Quarterback football board game. A game of football strategy. Littlefield Mfg Co, Chicago, IL.  Copyright 1914.  Patented Dec. 1914.

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