Posted 10 years ago
Sheridan
(2 items)
I am planning on buying this dresser. I really love it and the lady selling it said it was in her grandmothers guest room for more than 50 years. I am wondering the value and any info about this piece that anyone has. I have not been able to find the exact dresser on line anywhere.
This isn't the place to request values. I can believe it was in a guest room for 50 years and probably a bit more. Your picture says nothing about the construction or joinery. Having the mirror is a plus but we can't see it close up. Anyone can reproduce a dresser but not everyone can reproduce the joinery or replace the wood it is made of. Does it have dust panels? You leave more questions than providing answers.
ok, well this is all the info I have for now as I do not have possession of the dresser yet. What should I look for to determine the age? I was reading about the hand done dovetails joinery. May I please ask what a dust panel is?
My recommendation is that you do some research BEFORE you buy. Go to the library, get some books and study on antique furniture. Do some online looking as well.
Find WHAT you like and then delve into that particular style. Visit some antique shops/ antique refinishers and ask questions.
I see many folks on here buying and THEN ASKING.
That technique is a good way to waste your money.
Bargains are to be had and with KNOWLEDGE, you will find some.
Without the knowledge you are wasting your time and money.
scott
ok, thank you. I had hoped that someone could just advise me to what this piece "may be" as far as age and such. Also, I have not purchased this piece yet, either.
Thanks for your time!
Glad to help.
With what I can see, I would say it could be anywhere from about 1920- 1970s, better photos will help to narrow the date.
scott
I have one almost exactly like yours that I got from my grandmother in Pasedena in the late 1950's and have been using it ever since. The mirror does not have the scroll work on the top and there a few other little differences. It is 4 feet wide.