My Grandmother's table

Table by Kestrel posted Feb 14, 2020 at 5:06 AM

Table by Kestrel posted Feb 14, 2020 at 5:06 AM

Table by Kestrel posted Feb 14, 2020 at 5:06 AM

Table by Kestrel posted Feb 14, 2020 at 5:06 AM

Table by Kestrel posted Feb 14, 2020 at 5:06 AM

 

Peerless Furniture Co., Shippensburg, PA. Started in 1910. I have found very little information on the internet.

I believe this would be called a library table, but it looks like the writing surface (leather?) has been removed. Also, on the first picture, right side, it appears to be missing the end piece to make it flush with the rest of the table.

 

Hi Kestrel!

Welcome to Antiquers.............

 

Greetings, Kestrel!

 

I don't think it had a leather top.
Think what we see is either dust or mildew. You can see the inlay on the top.
Think this would be 1920-30ish.

This would be a good candidate for Howard's Restor-A- Finish and Feed and Wax.
First use a damp cloth (not soaking wet) and wipe all the dirt and grime off. Then use the Restor., finish off with the Feed and Wax

 

Welcome to the forums! You may want to post this in the furniture section.

 

I don't think there was leather....there is an elongated diamond shaped inlay. The longer inlaid center section raises up on hinges and the shorter side sections slide underneath it.

 

I'm still figuring out how to do that

 

I'm still figuring out how to do that...we are cleaning out my grandparents house so haven't taken the time

 

Thankyou

 

You can't. Only a moderator can move a thread.
@daveydempsey

As for the sides going under the top, that is something the English did.
Not done on American tables that I know of.

 

Hi. My name is Keith and I came across this website. We have an old table that looks to be the same table in this thread. Overall its in pretty good shape except 1 small piece on the end. My in laws bought it years ago and it's been sitting in the basement. Was wondering if anyone has some other info on this. Thanks in advanced.

 

Hello Keith...

this thread hasn't been active for more than 4 years.
You will find more help if you start your own new thread , with clear photo's and a good description of your table.....

help us, to help you !

 

Great. Thank you for the advice.

 

we're here 4 u buddy........show us what u got !!!!

 

oh... @Keith nicodemus .......... in case u need it...

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Very nice piece! So nice to see that there are people out there who still appreciate items passed down from their ancestors (a fading trait, in my opinion).

Welcome!