I've been seeing a lot of 1970s reproductions on Craigslist being sold as 19th century antiques. I'm not sure if the deception is intentional or if the seller genuinely doesn't know. What makes me suspect that these are reproductions is that the wood finish looks too glossy and in too good condition. What do you think?
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Are these genuine or reproductions?
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Victorian Furniture thread on victorianforum.com · started July 31, 2009 by miandoli · 3 posts · discussion in 2009.
I've been seeing a lot of 1970s reproductions on Craigslist being sold as 19th century antiques. I'm not sure if the deception is intentional or if the seller genuinely doesn't know. What makes me suspect that these are reproductions is that the wood finish looks too glossy…
Probably real. I doubt anyone would copy the Stickley-Brandt rocker to the letter. The one chair may be a Horner: see here. The mahogany used looks period to me.
Thank you so much. I don't know how all of you get to be so knowledgeable, but it's a great help to me.