Dear Sir or Madame
I have a Paalman Teacart and I am trying to figure out the year of manufacturing. It’s a three tier drop leaf walnut cart with a removable glass serving tray on top. The cart has a diamond shaped red paper label on the bottom titled with Paalman Furniture Company, Grand Rapids Michigan with the number “35” stamped in the middle of it. It has the 1918 patent date stamped on the collapsible portion of the handle. I understand that the stamp on the handle is likely for the patent on the handle mechanism itself, as that was what Paalman was known for. However, I am unable to find anything that provides me with a year of which model number “35” would have been manufactured. Any assistance or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
🙂 LOL – Thanks!! Speaking from [u]personal[/u] experience, couldn’t agree more that “age does not always equal value!!” Again, my sincerest thanks for the insight you were able to provide. Once we get the cart back from the restoration company I’ll post some pics. I think she’s a beaut!!