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<p>[QUOTE="Darkwing Manor, post: 3733588, member: 738"]Attributing Windsors is difficult. You're ahead of the game by at least knowing which continent it came from. The more you look, the more subtlely and variation in detail you will notice. For example, how many uprights are placed in front of, rather than behind the arm rests, stretcher configurations, spindle profiles, etc. The ideal way is to visit museum collections (many of which are now on-line) and compare your details to known makers or regions. Some institutions accept research requests, for a fee. Speaking from experience, prepare to be mind-boggled before you figure it all out.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Darkwing Manor, post: 3733588, member: 738"]Attributing Windsors is difficult. You're ahead of the game by at least knowing which continent it came from. The more you look, the more subtlely and variation in detail you will notice. For example, how many uprights are placed in front of, rather than behind the arm rests, stretcher configurations, spindle profiles, etc. The ideal way is to visit museum collections (many of which are now on-line) and compare your details to known makers or regions. Some institutions accept research requests, for a fee. Speaking from experience, prepare to be mind-boggled before you figure it all out.[/QUOTE]
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