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Description
Tea cart has been in the family since at least the 1940s. Appears to be mahogany. Large rear wheels, small front wheels, lift handle. Top glass tray with handles lifts off. Side leaves that lift with slideout supports. Three shelves. All original. Green Imperial Grand Rapids Mich sticker with red crown, black Made in Grand Rapids sticker. Number 79 stenciled in paint blob and number 88 stamped in black.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Mahogany wood.
Distinguishing marks
green "Imperial Grand Rapids Mich." sticker with red crown and black "Made in Grand Rapids" sticker.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Top 29" x 18" - 27" tall - 16" wheel diameter
Date Period
1950 or earlier
History
I have pictures of this from about 1956 - 57 in my grandparents house.
Price Paid (If known)
unknown - in family 60+ years
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Re: Imperial Furniture Tea Trolley
Like many pieces of Colonial and Federal style furniture, in the 1980's to 90's tea wagons went through a period of big popularity and then demand dropped off dramatically. Up to the mid 1990's we could sell everyone we could get for over $500.00, now we often retail them for under $350.00.
Re: Imperial Furniture Tea Trolley
Hi, thank you! Is there some way to narrow down the model numbers, this seems to be a model 79? It would be interesting to know about what year this particular one was made. Could the stamped in "88" be a serial number?
Re: Imperial Furniture Tea Trolley
can you tell me what is the estimate price on this table
Re: Imperial Furniture Tea Trolley
The market for them had the bottom drop out over 10 years ago, we now retail them for under $300.00 if in good condition.