I am not sure of the details on this table but I would love to know even a little more about it. It was purchased in Memphis Tennessee through the J. Goldsmiths retailer. I am not sure of the date of purchase but I think it is somewhere around the 1890's. I cannot find anything anywhere on the manufacturer Wait Furniture Company in Portsmouth Ohio. I do know that J. Goldsmiths was in business in Memphis from the 1870's to the 1920's when they changed their name, again. The only records I could find on the Wait Furniture Company was a real estate record from the 1870s where they sold a warehouse building to another company (were they bought out?). I am ultimately looking for the value of the item as I have no use for it but cannot bring myself to give it away without knowing more or finding a good antiques dealer who would be able to care for it.
Description
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Cherry? Hardwood frame/legs/supports with laminate table top
Distinguishing marks
manufactured by Wait Furniture Co. for J. Goldsmiths Sons Memphis, Tennessee
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
48" round with 3 12" inserts.
Date Period
1870's - 1920's
Weight
??
History
I was told it was a wedding gift for my friends grandparents who lived in Memphis at the time. Family has no idea exactly who gave it or when it came into their possession.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
given to me by a friend
For Sale?
No
Photos
Based on your images this
Based on your images this table dates from the first quarter of the 20th Century, and is what's called a " Colonial Revival" style example because it loosely copies Colonial style tablesin this case a mix of Queen Anne and Chippendale. Value wise- $500.00.
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