So these are some pieces that have been in my families collection for various amounts of time. The bed has been around since I was born and is solid mahogany with mahogany veneer. The decorative work is punched/stamped copper. I have been in the business for a while, and my parents have been in it... well, for a long time... none of us have seen another one with the metal work.
The settee is a recent acquisition, it is gilt mahogany (no plaster) and has a hand painted french pastoral scene painted on the back. The upholstery is new and in the same color as the fragmented original found on it. It has a matching side chair, and makes me want to cry every time I look at it.
The stove, OH THE STOVE. My father found this beauty at the Brimfield Flea Market 13,14,15 years ago or so, back when we had the appropriate house... It is signed Low art tile company of Chelsea MA, and I think the pictures speak for themselves. I can';t find another example anywhere, and my ego and geekness have both taken a hit on this matter.
I have also included pics of some dining room chairs I purchased at Brimfield a few years ago (in abhorable blue paint and spatter upholstery. Some people just be the crazies.) They are solid Oak, and I can make 2 GOOD chairs out of the 4 that I have.
I have my theories, but ANY input on quality, maker, and value would be EXTREMELY appreciated :)!!!
Thanks Guys,
-Marc Andrew-
I need the Help of Aesthetic Movement enthusiasts! ::cough:: LILLY BART ::cough
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Victorian Furniture thread on victorianforum.com · started March 25, 2010 by Marc Andrew · 3 posts · discussion in 2010.
So these are some pieces that have been in my families collection for various amounts of time. The bed has been around since I was born and is solid mahogany with mahogany veneer. The decorative work is punched/stamped copper. I have been in the business for a while, and my…
Marc, photos didn't make it with the posting...
Hmmm... will try and fix that tonight....