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<p>[QUOTE="bluumz, post: 4131237, member: 649"]<a href="http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3391/berkey-and-gay-furniture-co" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3391/berkey-and-gay-furniture-co" rel="nofollow">THIS </a>source states that B&G didn't adopt the circular logo until 1905. They also state that B&G furniture from 1866-1890 was mostly walnut, cherry, or ash and the styles were "massive". It goes on to say that though consumers tastes were changing from 1890-1915, "the feeling of massiveness and strength in its furniture remained". Pieces were now often made in golden oak and mahogany. The article talks about further changes in B&G's style through the years, I'll leave you to read it.</p><p>I live in Michigan and come across nice B&G furniture in the thrifts or at estate sales with some frequency, I've never seen prices anywhere near like you're suggesting.</p><p>However, you do have a very pretty table. It's size is a drawback, however, as well as the lack of matching chairs. (The ones in the photo don't appear to match.)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="bluumz, post: 4131237, member: 649"][URL='http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3391/berkey-and-gay-furniture-co']THIS [/URL]source states that B&G didn't adopt the circular logo until 1905. They also state that B&G furniture from 1866-1890 was mostly walnut, cherry, or ash and the styles were "massive". It goes on to say that though consumers tastes were changing from 1890-1915, "the feeling of massiveness and strength in its furniture remained". Pieces were now often made in golden oak and mahogany. The article talks about further changes in B&G's style through the years, I'll leave you to read it. I live in Michigan and come across nice B&G furniture in the thrifts or at estate sales with some frequency, I've never seen prices anywhere near like you're suggesting. However, you do have a very pretty table. It's size is a drawback, however, as well as the lack of matching chairs. (The ones in the photo don't appear to match.)[/QUOTE]
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