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    V R Patent marking on lock: Please help

    So I took my pics to specialist antiques dealer in glasgow today who confirmed it is in fact original. Circa 1880-1890 office writing desk with...
    Post by: chris2713, Oct 13, 2016 in forum: Furniture
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    V R Patent marking on lock: Please help

    Thanks. At least through it gives me a starting point for putting rough date on it. I'm in Scotland btw:) no idea about Patent markings, English...
    Post by: chris2713, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Furniture
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    V R Patent marking on lock: Please help

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    Post by: chris2713, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Furniture
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    V R Patent marking on lock: Please help

    Amazing! I've removed the glass pulls and given it a good wipe down tonight! Defo needs some tlc and I'm defo out my depth repairing some of the...
    Post by: chris2713, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Furniture
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    V R Patent marking on lock: Please help

    Thank you, yes that's what I've been reading online! But I paid peanuts for this desk, can't believe it could be so old! That's the only marking...
    Post by: chris2713, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Furniture
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    V R Patent marking on lock: Please help

    [ATTACH] Hi Everyone, I'm trying find out more about the desk I just bought. I found marking 'V R Patent' on one of the locks with a crown. Can...
    Thread by: chris2713, Oct 12, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: Furniture