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By mzabloski, 30 July, 2023

Library Bureau Sole Makers Table

Category
American Furniture
Condition
Good
Description

History buffs, furniture fanatics, antiques wizards - help me figure out exactly what I have here!

So far I’ve figured out that the Library Bureau Sole Makers company, founded by Melville Dewey (of the Dewey Decimal System!), made furniture and filing systems for libraries from 1881 to the 1950s.

I’ve found some old company catalogs online, but nothing showing a piece like this. It’s solid wood (maybe quatersawn oak?). The metal hardware looks like brass - label holders, and a channel that possibly held a cover of some kind? There are rubber stoppers on either end of both tracks.

It comes apart into 3 pieces - the top rail comes off (as seen in the picture), and the slatted top separates from the legs.

Measurements are 48” tall at the back, 62” wide, and 24” deep.

I would love to know the history of this piece, and what it’s original function was!

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By katrinahunter, 29 July, 2023

Made in Hong Kong Table with gold accents

Category
Furniture
Condition
Good
Description

Made in Hong Kong teakwood works ltd.381-308 YU to Sang Building 37 Queens Road Central Tel. 244027-8 it's a black long table approximately 5 feet by 16 inches wide d 27 inches tall it's has what looks to be ivory maybe accents around the edge of it

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By katrinahunter, 29 July, 2023

Cowrie african hand carved wood statue

Category
Black Memorabilia
Condition
Good
Description

Hand carved wood african woman with shells and metal accents. She sits approximately 3 feet tall and approximately 12 inches wide. I can't find any apparent markings unless I'm missing it. It belonged to a 2 star General in WW2 whom passed away quite some time ago and the guy that was his roommate was given everything he owned. He's a friend of my brothers.

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By Towanda63, 29 July, 2023

Help to identify artist signature

Category
Autographs
Condition
Good
Description

I bought a framed print that I have uploaded the signature that's on the bottom front right corner. I have also uploaded a photo of a label from the back. Also the print (Tolbooth) is uploaded as well.
If anyone has any input I would so appreciate it.

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By Beeliever, 29 July, 2023

Antique, vintage or nada

Category
Other
Condition
Good
Description

I didn't know what category to out thuis in so...
The item is a small China plate, about 5 inches in diameter. Tbere is a barometer/thermometer in the center. The back has the markings "Decor Main Halga Paris, France". There are no other markings.
The pattern comes up Limoge on every scan I've done but I can't find anything with this barometer.
Any help?

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By Brandy-, 29 July, 2023

Signed picture WW2 Robert Samuel Johnson

Category
Autographs
Condition
Good
Description

Signed picture of WW2 fighter pilot "Bob" Richard Samuel Johnson
and Robert Carlin

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