Hello – first time here. The world of antiques is foreign to me. I have a dresser that has been passed down through generations of my family. The only thing I know about it is that it goes back at least as far as my mother’s grandparents who lived in Danville VA. So the latest it could have been built was around 1880 I would think.
Past that I know nothing about it. I can post some pics in about an hour or so. In the meantime is there a specific area that would be helpful to get a close up of for identification purposes? My hope is that someone can help determine it’s worth. Thanks.
Your pics still do not show the whole dresser in one shot !! Can`t see how it looks together !! What I can tell you is the construction is consistant with the a date of around 1850 or so !! Could be a little before or after but that’s in the ballpark and that’s all anyone can really do !! The wood appears to be a flame and patterned mahogany !! Can`t see enough to tell what the secondary wood is !! If its in excellent condition about $300 to $350 is what I would expect it to sell for !! That is for most locations !!
The other item is commonly called a room divider but in past days it may have been used in a ladies dressing room !! The lady could stand behind it while changing clothes if the hired help was in the room !! It does not look like a very old one from what I can see !! Just say its a vintage piece !! Might sell for $125. to $150. give or take a few dollars either way !!
Many thanks for your assessment. I have attached a few more pics, hopefully that will be sufficient to get a dollar estimate.
I have just completed a massive decluttering of my apartment – this dresser just isn’t “me”. It held sentimental value because it was built for a member of my family and it has not left our family since then. 120+ years is a long time for a piece of furniture to stay with one family, although I’m sure many families have much older pieces.
That’s a long way of saying it’s for sale and I’d love to find a buyer before the weekend is over. If it isn’t being used, there’s no logical place to put it that feels in step with the rest of my apartment. Do I have to pay for a premium account to list this on auction here?
Hi there !! Sorry but I have been off for a month or more !! Computer problems and end of garden !! Will try to catch up !! The pics needed for furniture are one view of the entire piece,, top to bottom feet and all, and ,one of the joints that hold the drawer front to the case !! You have the rest already !! Looks to be a nice little step back dresser / chest from around turn of the century !!