Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
Antique dresser or Server Maybe?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="FWIW, post: 234016, member: 4571"]Lowboy chest, but the ones like this that have a side door get called "gentleman's chest" as well here, but they are usually a bit taller.</p><p><br /></p><p>Honestly haven't seen anything that resembles this so that gives a lot of cred to the theory that it was chopped down some. Too narrow for sideboard, to low for a gentleman's chest, too narrow for a dresser. But as you can tell, my knowledge on antiques is limited to say the least.</p><p><br /></p><p>I purchased a valuation on it yesterday to see if they could tell me more about it. Never used a service like that so not sure how in depth they go. I don't expect a book on it since it was only $15, but from what you guys have shared, what I've researched on my own, and what the report may say, hopefully I have learned a lot here. The Hepplewhite story was pretty interesting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="FWIW, post: 234016, member: 4571"]Lowboy chest, but the ones like this that have a side door get called "gentleman's chest" as well here, but they are usually a bit taller. Honestly haven't seen anything that resembles this so that gives a lot of cred to the theory that it was chopped down some. Too narrow for sideboard, to low for a gentleman's chest, too narrow for a dresser. But as you can tell, my knowledge on antiques is limited to say the least. I purchased a valuation on it yesterday to see if they could tell me more about it. Never used a service like that so not sure how in depth they go. I don't expect a book on it since it was only $15, but from what you guys have shared, what I've researched on my own, and what the report may say, hopefully I have learned a lot here. The Hepplewhite story was pretty interesting.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
Antique dresser or Server Maybe?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...