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Berkey & Gay Server

By pennysacco, 27 February, 2013
Description

  My name is Penny and I was wondering if I could get your opinion on a recent find I made? I found what I believe is a 1930s piece, I think it's a two drawer server table. As you can see the condition is a little rough but appears to be really well made. The top piece runner appears slightly bowed but that may be fixable be a local wood restorer (not sure). I tried to include close-ups of all the damage. So my question is really 3 parts:

1) what's it worth in the current condition?
2) Could/should repairs be made and what might be a good estimate on the cost?
3) If I made the repairs, what would it be worth then?

I normally find old pieces and paint them Shabby-chic style, I was going to do that with this piece when I first saw it and resell it for $400-500 with some small repairs made, they would be hidden by my paint. When I saw the emblem I thought I might have something special and an internet search lead me here. Thanks for your time.

Respectfully,
Penny

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood, type and style are unknown to me
Distinguishing marks
Brass stamped Berkey & Gay emblem
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
33 inches tall, 37 inches wide, 18 1/2 inches deep
Date Period
1920-1938
Weight
60 pounds
History
Found wiki page about B&G but thats all I know.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$70
For Sale?
No
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