1939 Lane Cedar Chest

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cepenley
Posted by cepenley
13 years ago
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I have recieved this Lane Cedar Chest while helping someone move. We were paid to help them move so I put that down as the price paid. (25.00). I have included pics. I looked it up on the internet but unable to find exactly what I wanted. . I know it was made 12/09/1939. That is the serial number read backwards. It is made in AltaVista VA. I wanted to what is worth and the type of wood on the outside. I found this very interesting about the serial number.
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium It is cedar on the inside but not sure what the outside is made of.
Distinguishing marks Original stickers and marking on inside of the chest lid and on the outside bottom where the serial number and style number is engraved.
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 12 inches deep, 46" wide and 21" tall
Weight unknown,fairly light.
History Unknown.
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Price Paid (If known) We got it in exchange for helping someone move and 50.00.
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 13 years ago

It looks like it has extensive veneer damage around the base, this is not cost effective to repair. Even Lane chests in very good condtion in this "Waterfall style" seldom sell for over about $200.00 at auction, damaged examples often do not get bids over $50.00.
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