Purchased this plaque from a seller when I worked at an antique store in the late 80's. He had four of them (different scenes) but I only bought one and the other three sold in the store. It was not framed to begin with.
The plaque is approx 12" wide by 24 high.
It appears to have been poured/hammered metal but I really have no idea.
I was told (take with a grain of salt) that is was originally part of a series of panels that came from a theater organ in St Louis. Internet searches on the old theater organs has not yielded anything definitive.
When removed from the frame, the metal is fairly thin (1/16" inch) and pliable.
I have never polished or used any kind of cleaner on this.
Would be interested to know what it actually is (if anyone knows) and an approx value of the piece.
I recently purchased a very heavy light colored (maybe blonde mahogany) 50's? era bureau, dimension 48" tall by 46" across. It is in close to pristine condition but I'd like to know more about it. It has six drawers, the top three are hidden behind two large panels that have "scribble" design metal pulls that open to reveal them. The top three drawers on the interior also have removable glass panels that are in the center of each drawer. The entire center of the piece angles in towards the middle. At this point, I haven't found any identifying marks but can't really lift it further to see underneath. This was an estate sale find that I thought had some great character. I paid $100 for it and because I love it, I know I got a steal. Thanks in advance.
TIger Oak Buffet w/mirror and wooden wheels. Believed to be built in 1890-1900. Very nice carved accents. The piece is in good condition. Has a water spot on top and a small area that has a rub mark, other than that no other defect. The top 2 drawers are serpetine in style. Middle drawer is flat and below that are two doors. All drawers and doors are very smooth functioning. I can't find and manufacturing mark/label.
We recently bought a home in a very upscale neighborhood. The dining room chandelier is very elaborate, although not exactly in line with our tastes...
I am looking for any approximations on the value of this chandelier. I am certain that it is from the 1970's, as nearly everything in the home was original.
I have tried looking for distiguishing marks but have found none so far. Where would one usually find this type of mark?
