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Anyone familiar with old furniture?

12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
My husband and I acquired some furniture and other items from an estate but unfortunately do not have the space for it. Some of the items are really, really old and I'm not sure what to sell them for. If anyone could lend some advice, I would appreciate it :)
Many thanks.

Comments (15)

  • 12 years ago
    more items...
  • 12 years ago
    two more.... and there might be a certain former President in that photo... See if you can find him ;)
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks for the suggestion- I emailed quite a few so hopefully I will get a response :) I wish I could refinish and find a spot for some of them, but I don't have the time or the space :(
  • 12 years ago
    Were these from a family member? I'm sure that would make it harder to part with them.
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, they were. And it does make it soooo much harder. My mother-in-law was a lover of all things vintage, Victorian and anything antique really- so it's very difficult to not want to keep everything. But they are great pieces and it's not fair for them to just sit in our garage when someone else can appreciate and enjoy them. We did keep a couple of pieces that held a lot of sentimental value.
  • 12 years ago
    i sold a pc similar to the top one, mine was a dining buffet. Sold it for $125 on craigs. I read china cabinets have fallen from favor...don't know if that's true but it took a while for me to sell mine.
  • 12 years ago
    Can you seek out specific advice for the instrument? Might be worth your while. A local store or music teacher? A music school?
    antonia_e thanked Sharon Cameron
  • 12 years ago
    I will try Sharon- I had not even thought about that. That would be a good idea, thank you for your suggestion :)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The furniture piece appears to make a great vanity for a powder room or guest bath with some modifications.
    antonia_e thanked Rose Aten Design LLC
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    yes, mostly you have Victorian and early 20th century pieces. The wooden spoon is very interesting, you should research it further. Take the violin to a reputable dealer for evaluation. The dry sink looks quite new.
    antonia_e thanked sstarr93
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, it looks like Ethan Allen.
    antonia_e thanked leelee
  • 12 years ago
    They are all very interesting, especially the smaller items. We have LOTS of Blue WIllow China as well, but I'm having trouble parting with any type of dish or cast iron cookware :( We are keeping a piano that was to be given to my daughter that has been in the family for three generations. It still plays great! And we have roll top desk that I am going to attempt to refinish (wish me luck....).

    Did anyone find the former President George H.W. Bush in that class photo? I thought that was pretty interesting.
  • 12 years ago
    The dry sink is in good shape, but it's pretty old. The doors no longer latch and the back is pretty worn. I wanted to update it a little but I just don't have time or a place to put it :(
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Such lovely pieces of furniture ,surely someone would love to buy it.
    antonia_e thanked Robert