"the boston" adjustable school desk chair

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Posted by blondebeeme
17 years ago
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Description I will upload a picture asap but until then let me just say that I feel some deep history about this chair. I'm reminded of "Little House On The Prairie" when I look at the crude material it's made of.  I have only been able to find out the approx. dates the Co. made this chair and that being 1885.  A search of Ebay estimated the value of both chair and desk and just the chair alone but I'm not sure if that was based on this particular maker of school desks and chairs.
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium wood seat with heavy cast iron base bolted to wood base (possibly chair's wood base is cut out of flooring)
Distinguishing marks Chandler adjustable chair and desk co., boston mass, pat. appl'd for "The Boston"
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item 3' tall by 1 1/2' wide
Date Period 1885
Weight approx. 25 to 30 lbs.
History knew it was an antique when I saw it at a yard sale.
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Price Paid (If known) 1.00
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

I also have the chair and desk and recently had it refinished.  It looks SO great, I am know afraid to actually allow anyonoe to use it.  It is quite impressive with its luster being fully restored.  I am wondering what the value is at this point.

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