Locking drawer dresser

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  1. LisaG1966

    LisaG1966 New Member

    Good afternoon all,
    I just bought this dresser from a thrift store today and am wondering if it is an antique or a replica of some sort. I know nothing about antiques. But it does have skeleton key type locks on every drawer. I would love any information on this beauty. On the back of the piece it has 131 and HB engraved into it. I included some photos of different details. Thank you for any input.
     
    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:05 PM
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    @LisaG1966, I think you've forgotten your photographs!

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Actually, Lisa attached her photos in the Gallery and they need to be moved over here.
     
    Bakersgma, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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  4. LisaG1966

    LisaG1966 New Member

    How do I do that? I keep trying to upload a file but it keeps telling me each photo is too large.
     
    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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    LisaG1966 New Member

    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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  6. LisaG1966

    LisaG1966 New Member

    Hopefully they are showing up now. Not sure how to post them.
     
    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    latches like that usually mean furniture is 1920s or earlier. They're meant less as locks than to keep the drawers from opening at random. Wheels on the feet were for moving it over so you could clean under it. Until the experts show up, I'd call it 1900-1925 and probably on the older end.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Lisa, not to worry. All new members have trouble with photographs their first few posts.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jul 3, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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  9. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Evelyb30 hit it right on the head. You can find keys for the lock ,just take a drawer with you when you look. Its a nice sturdy piece that will last another 100 years easily.
     
    johnnycb09, Jul 3, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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  10. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Very early 20th century dresser with serpentine top drawers. Missing a mirror.
     
    verybrad, Jul 3, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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  11. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    upload_2024-7-3_15-55-10.jpeg upload_2024-7-3_15-55-10.jpeg Well, I got one to copy, but none of the others. Can some one else do it?
     
    Bakersgma, Jul 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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  12. LisaG1966

    LisaG1966 New Member

    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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  13. LisaG1966

    LisaG1966 New Member

    So cool! Thank you! Finally something older than me!! Lol
     
    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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  14. LisaG1966

    LisaG1966 New Member

    I love it! Any ideas on what the makers Mark means? 131 HB
     
    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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  15. LisaG1966

    LisaG1966 New Member

    Thank you!! My first antique!!
     
    LisaG1966, Jul 3, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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  16. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    "Just you wait, Henry Higgins".....antiques tend to grow on you!!!!!!!:joyful::joyful::joyful::hilarious::)
    OH, and WELCOME to ANTIQUERS!!!!
     
    Aquitaine, Jul 3, 2024 at 10:34 PM
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