Category
American Furniture
Medium
Oak
Distinguishing marks
Label on the back indicates the piece was originally made by the Rockford Superior Furniture Company and shipped to Daniels & Clark In Elgin IL. The Part No. on the label is 471-B. There is a Finish, but it is unreadable.
Condition
Good
Date Period
Approximate: 1910-1928
Size and dimensions of this item
Height:37"
Length 67"
Depth: 21"
Length 67"
Depth: 21"
Weight
approximately 110 pounds
Long Description
Oak Sideboard-Buffet
Label on the back indicates the piece was originally made by the Rockford Superior Furniture Company and shipped to Daniels & Clark In Elgin IL. The Part No. on the label is 471-B. There is a Finish, but it is unreadable. This is an intesting piece with several embellisments. Original brass door pulls. 3 drawers and 2 doors. 1 drawer (upper left) has original velvet lined dividers for silver storage. Twisted rope borders on the doors and two of the drawers with a scalloped apron on the large center drawer. Front legs seem to be hand-carved. There are assorted nicks and one water stain on the top.
History
Friend purchased the Rockford piece in a Berkley CA used furniture store in the early 1950s for $60. Rockford Superior Furniture company history/Furniture King Pehr August Peterson history:
http://www.rockfordillinois.com/furniture.htm
http://www.rockfordillinois.com/furniture.htm
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
original price not known
For Sale?
Yes