Posted 10 years ago
BHock45
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Looks like the feet are mortised through a hand cut notch. Looks reinforced by dowels. What do you think? The second picture shows a nail which has semi popped, it holds the back board on. Take care!
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The third image shows the where the feet are connected from the inside, if I was not clear sorry.
GREAT construction-- that looks to be two huge boards on the back. Can't find wood boards that size any more.
scott
You are correct scott, two pieces on the back, looks like the top and sides are one piece as well. thanks for chiming in. thanks to roycroft, agram, mike, and blunder for the loves.
scottvez, how do you think my dating estimate is 1840ish?
That is within the bracket I'd put it in. I'd call it 1830s- 60s.
scott
I understand the buying cheap deal!
I have bought several dressers at antique stores at give away prices. I don't need any more, but the last was an 1850s empire chest at ONLY $200!
I have seen a lot of bargains lately. Within the last month, I saw a nice 1850s empire dresser out of solid cherry with mahogony veneer. It was tagged as "vintage" and had a price of $300. So with a discount, it would be in the mid to high 200s. At that price, it is similar to most new particle board dressers.
scott
scott, I hear you. I am 33 year old, ALL of my friends buy that kind of stuff, and they are surprised when a chair from IKEA breaks in three months. It is crazy how much money new junk costs. The price range you mentioned above, is how much this tank cost me. Really a great deal for something so solid, with care it will last 200 more years. But I wonder why the price of this stuff is cheaper lately....less people interested maybe? Later!
It was a GREAT buy!
I have bought antique furniture since I was in my early 20s. I have moved about 6 times (former military) and with the exception of a few additional "character" dings, it all looks just as it did when first purchased!
A few particle board pieces were destroyed on their FIRST moves!
Antique furniture was built to last and survive-- it is a true bargain when furniture shopping.
scott
really really true, thanks for the help, hoping to go picking this weekend, we will see if I have enough energy, lol, take care. thanks again!