Description
Cedar chest, unique style, think it's from the 50's, but could be earlier. The top has some rain damage, I can send pics of that if anybody can advise if it's fixable.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Cedar
Distinguishing marks
Maker's Mark inside
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
It sits at the foot of my parents bed, slightly shorter than the width of bed
Date Period
1950's, maybe before
History
Don't know much, I haven't seen this chest on the web before
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
inherited
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Ed Roos company Cedar Chest from the 50's
Nice, one...this style would have been higher than the usual 200-300/auction value. If perfect, up to $600...so, hope to get 1/2. http://chicagoantiquesguide.com/archives/20051213064534.php
Re: Ed Roos company Cedar Chest from the 50's
I'm in Rockford, IL, not too far outside Chicago. How do I get involved in an auction, do you know of anyone willing to buy it straight up? In the ad I said there was some rain damage to the lid, would that be fixable or would that ruin the value?
Re: Ed Roos company Cedar Chest from the 50's
It is not worth fixing, but it would not hurt value...it is too common to be valuable. Try free classified ads, like here & www.collect.com . Google or look in your phone book for a nearby auction house or even consignment shop. Try, your local craiglist or similar. Call in, if you have a local radio show that does a swap meet/ for sale/ garage sale talk show program...usually on a Sat or Sun. Ask all your local friends if they need storage! Why not have a garage sale, while you are at it? Good luck, sorry could not help more. I have 2 cedar chests, myself.
Re: Ed Roos company Cedar Chest from the 50's
We've had quite a few Roos chests through here, this one a mix of Elizbethan and Spanish Revival ;~)Here is a link to the Roos discussions.
http://www.instappraisal.com/search/node/roos%20chest
"Water damage" covers a lot of ground, from just leaving white spots in the lacquer to bubbling the veneer. All of it's fixable, but at a cost.
Lovejoy
Re: Ed Roos company Cedar Chest from the 50's
Oh, it's just white spots in the lacquer. In watching the Roadshow, I've heard people critized for getting items "fixed". I'm leery to go down that road, rather sell it to someone for a lesser price, then the rain damage is their issue.
Re: Ed Roos company Cedar Chest from the 50's
Refinishing such pieces will not lower the value, the " original finish" thing does not normally apply to mass produced items. White spots will often polish out with Wax and 0000 steel wool.
Lovejoy