Antique Koken Barber Chair

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Posted by Karen Sue Campbell
12 years ago
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Antique Koken Otagon Barber Chair. Has been restored. The  plate on the back reads- Congress Pedestal Hydraulic- Pat Dec. 8,1891, Oct 22,1895,Dec.3,1901, Feb. 2,1909. Pat. Applied for Koken Barbers Suppy Co. St. Louis USA

 

It has a porcelain base with brass around the otagon shaped base. The seat is porcelain in the otagon shape with leather otagon shaped seat. The footrest looks brass with silver attachments. I have several pictures if needed. 

Interested in selling but don't know how to price.

 

Karen
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium As noted above- porcelain e, brass, silver and leather
Distinguishing marks Octagon shape
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item Regular Barber Chair- adult
Date Period I assume around early 1900
Weight ? Heavy - est. 150-200 lbs.
History Bought then restored by a family member and given to me as a gift.
Price Paid (If known) It was a gift
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