I felt compelled to save it

I think my husband is wishing I hadn't! LoL

We have a very vintage Stoltz-Schmitt dresser that's pretty rough. Drawers don't slide well, and we have a disagreement on which way the pulls are supposed to be oriented.

Can anyone give me insight, encouragement or an admonishment for wasting my time in picking it up?

 

I vote for

 

My thoughts too!!

 

Great minds think alike!
(and sometimes I share that thought too)

 

I always pick up anything made from wood. If I can't make it useful I knock it apart for free wood - but I'm a woodworker

 

Looks like it won't take too much work. Agree with the above votes for how the hardware should hang. You'll note that, if hanging the other way, the decorative side of the bail is not visible.

 

Good point Brad I didn't think of that