Posted 7 years ago
WilliamS
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Trying to determine approximate age of this piece and any other info anyone can offer. Thanks for your help
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Posted 7 years ago
WilliamS
(2 items)
Trying to determine approximate age of this piece and any other info anyone can offer. Thanks for your help
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Any item is only as old as the newest modification. This piece has been reworked more than once looking at the pictures.
Agree reworked piece.
Disagree: "Any item is only as old as the newest modification".
My 1850s corner cupboard doesn't become a 1990s corner cupboard because the top molding was replaced! A 57 chevy with a new engine doesn't become a 2017 chevy! A 19th century house with central heat/ air doesn't become a modern house!
Updates/ repairs are simply part of the CONDITION assessment and should be noted.
scott
scottvez My comment is based on what we were taught when I worked for customs in Europe. Items modified had their value based on the newest changes and not on what a similar item all original work would be valued at for import/export purposes. Perhaps I stated it to seem otherwise.