This European curio is french themed and is fashioned from mahoganny wood and veneers. It has gently curving legs with a shelf support between them and the curio compartment has one glass shelf. There are metal embellishments all over it.
I have a 1916 Sugar Bowl with 12 spoons. The actual bowl that holds the sugar is pink dimpled glass and it sits in an ornate footed silver holder with decorative handles. There is also an ornate etched domed silver lid and 12 silver spoons hang all around the silver base, 6 on each side. It was a gift to my mother who was born in 1916 and she gave it to my around 25 years ago.
I bought the sled from a nice lady who acquired it after her aunt had passed at the age of 95. It was found in her storage attic.
the sled itself is all wood (not sure what kind) with what I would call some sort of old laminate wooden seat. It is held on by finish nails displaying a rounded head on top.
All of the fasteners used on this sled have been meticulously capped with sanded wooden dowels
it doesn't have any real distinguishing marks but on one side of one of the rails I can see a faint swath of blue.
it has iron glides in the bottom that are moderately rusted but still in great shape. They are held on by pan head screws made for a flat head screwdriver.
the sled itself is only a little loose despite its apparent age.
i bought it because I loved the construction and modest size of it. I also was curious if it would be made more value able if it were refinished using the same methods used in it time or if it would be best to leave it alone.
any advice would be welcome. I am dying to learn more about it origins and value. Thanks!
Style 476682 Serial 2085150 padded top with front center fake drawers. Very good condition. Has pressure tight stamp on inside bottom...$250 moth damage warrenty...no keys. All henges and brass accents still in excellent shape. Made in Altavista, VA...stamped underneth Legacy Love Chest a top center of inside of top. Thinking its a 1980 chest but, do not know what the 2 means when looking at serial number backwards. Any info is greatly appreciated.