Featured Does anyone have any insight into this cabinet maker/value?

Antique Curio by Catherine Tyrrell posted Dec 24, 2019 at 9:37 AM

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Antique Curio 3 by Catherine Tyrrell posted Dec 24, 2019 at 9:39 AM

Antique Curio 4 by Catherine Tyrrell posted Dec 24, 2019 at 9:40 AM

I know it was produced at least before 1960, and probably a good bit older. It has the original glass and hardware, plus the mirror has a beveled edge. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and/or expertise.

 

Circa 1900 oak side by side. A little more unusual than some since most have a drop-front desk on the right where yours has a flat surface.

 

Agree late 1800s, early 1900. Has a little Art Nouveau influence.
I think a dining room piece, more of a sideboard, linen, flatware, china and crystal storage.

 

Absolutely. That gives it that extra attraction.

 

I have never seen another like it, so it makes determining the value quite difficult. The oak side by sides I've found online range tremendously in price!

 

I'm liking the three little pigs!

 

Thanks! I have a small collection of what I call 'fairy tale porcelain'. I picked up the pigs and wolf (salt and pepper shakers) at an antique store several years ago. I do not collect Disney, or anything like that, so it makes collecting these a challenge, which is good. It has to be old school fairy tale related, hence my 'Jack and Jill', Three Little Pigs, etc. I almost bought an old European 'Mary had a Little Lamb' several years ago, but couldn't justify the price of $130 at the time. I would LOVE to find a Puss n' Boots!

 

Value is very dependent on where you are and how you sell. We would be under $300.00 at retail on this in my semi-rural Midwest location. 1/3 to 1/2 that at auction or other wholesale selling situation. You might do better (or worse) in other locations.

 

I REALLY LOVE IT !!!! .. Joy.

 

I'd like to see the inside of the drawers, joints, back. Sometimes you can learn more from what's going on behind the scenes so to speak

 

@Catherine Tyrrell
Think I have finally figured out the search words.

Single side china buffet - not a lot to show, but there are some here:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=+anitque+oak+single+side+china+buffet&FORM=HDRSC2

 

I will post some more photos of the craftsmanship in a day or two. I still have holiday company and work to get back to. ... I was told several years ago by a family member that there had been an appraisal on it, and that it was worth a minimum of $1400 then. I've had it in my possession for many years now. I fell in love with it when I was a very little girl. My grandmother said I used to stand in front of it and stare at the carvings in the wood.

 

Thank you! Yes, those are good examples!

 

I'm sorry to tell you that in today's market it is only about 1/4 -1/3 of that appraisal, if you are lucky. That would be a dealer's price, and dependent on where they are located.

 

All the more reason to keep enjoying it!

 

And it's in excellent condition! Refinished?