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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I think I might have posted about this before.

Got some furniture in my bedroom that I just can’t keep as I’m having fitted wardrobes but I’m guessing the stuff is from the turn of the century. The thing Is, now I’ve got the thought in my head I REALLY wanna know the answer.

Is anyone a hobbyist or better a pro that could take a really good guess at the dates and origin?

Or suggestions as to how i could find out. I’ve tried google but to no joy (I’m probably also a really rubbish googler!)

Many thanks in advance x

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By *ikingpairCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

Go on the Antiques Roadshow? You'd make a refreshing change to the folk you usually see on it

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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Go on the Antiques Roadshow? You'd make a refreshing change to the folk you usually see on it "

This is a cracking idea! Deffo going on in my ‘hotwife’ anklet. See if anyone tweets about it

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By *ikingpairCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

That would have to be a first! I'm imagining some silvery-haired presenter spluttering and going bright red as he tries to concentrate on your furniture

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I might have posted about this before.

Got some furniture in my bedroom that I just can’t keep as I’m having fitted wardrobes but I’m guessing the stuff is from the turn of the century. The thing Is, now I’ve got the thought in my head I REALLY wanna know the answer.

Is anyone a hobbyist or better a pro that could take a really good guess at the dates and origin?

Or suggestions as to how i could find out. I’ve tried google but to no joy (I’m probably also a really rubbish googler!)

Many thanks in advance x"

Sounds like you're in need of Lovejoy?

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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"I think I might have posted about this before.

Got some furniture in my bedroom that I just can’t keep as I’m having fitted wardrobes but I’m guessing the stuff is from the turn of the century. The thing Is, now I’ve got the thought in my head I REALLY wanna know the answer.

Is anyone a hobbyist or better a pro that could take a really good guess at the dates and origin?

Or suggestions as to how i could find out. I’ve tried google but to no joy (I’m probably also a really rubbish googler!)

Many thanks in advance x

Sounds like you're in need of Lovejoy? "

make a change from lovehoney!

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

Do a Google image search for "early 20th century bedroom furniture" and see if any of the pics look similar to yours. If you think the furniture is older, search for late 19th century instead.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Some auction houses will do a free valuation day, have a Google in your area

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By *eannaTV/TS
over a year ago

Cwmfelifach, nr Newport

I collect small ornaments and have several antiques in my home, nothing large apart from a winde up grama phone player, my advice is to check online and look for any tell tale signs, I appreciate you said you don't like looking online but I can tell you that's where the information is, have you ever seen a school for antiques?

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Took MrAitch’s advice and from what I can see it’s Edwardian (pre-ww1) and possibly German... could be totally wrong but it’s helping my interest at least.

It’s a shame though that they are three big pieces of furniture so I can’t be carting them across town

Had some really lovely and helpful inboxes though so thanks all xx

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Stick them on marketplace loads of people, including me, are into upcycling furniture with paint like Frenchic

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Took MrAitch’s advice and from what I can see it’s Edwardian (pre-ww1) and possibly German... could be totally wrong but it’s helping my interest at least.

It’s a shame though that they are three big pieces of furniture so I can’t be carting them across town

Had some really lovely and helpful inboxes though so thanks all xx"

Ping them to our inbox if u want guidance with values

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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Stick them on marketplace loads of people, including me, are into upcycling furniture with paint like Frenchic

Jo x"

This if the point. I want to know a bit about them before I decide what to do, as don’t want to let something good go for a pittance. I think ultimately I will end up up cycling them myself but will see x

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By *rben112Man
over a year ago

worcester

I’m sure you will be inundated with experts willing to inspect the goods in your bedroom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Stick them on marketplace loads of people, including me, are into upcycling furniture with paint like Frenchic

Jo x

This if the point. I want to know a bit about them before I decide what to do, as don’t want to let something good go for a pittance. I think ultimately I will end up up cycling them myself but will see x"

I suppose at my age I could be considered an antique. So if you would like to give me a rub down, French polish and wax I can arrange transport?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Look for a name on the furniture.

Investigate the type of wood and method of manufacture.

Turn of the century ???? 1999 ? 2000 ?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Where did you get it from ?

That would be a good indication of it's worth.

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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Look for a name on the furniture.

Investigate the type of wood and method of manufacture.

Turn of the century ???? 1999 ? 2000 ?

"

No. 1900

I got it from a house clearance place x

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"Look for a name on the furniture.

Investigate the type of wood and method of manufacture.

Turn of the century ???? 1999 ? 2000 ?

No. 1900

I got it from a house clearance place x"

Was it flat packed with a name like flockendoppum on the packaging ?

It might pre date the house of Windsor and be from the house of ikea

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Hmmmmmmmm they generally sell the stuff of worth .......

I have a wardrobe circa 1942. I'd never sell it cos it was my dads but it's varnished plywood. Worth fugg all. It's a ww2 utility piece.

80 years old tho ........ nearly

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

We've got a lot of upcycled furniture mostly from the 40s. A sewing box I bought has the wartime utility mark on the bottom (I bought some shoes with it on too) so that was fairly easy to date. Are there any marks on your things?

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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"

We've got a lot of upcycled furniture mostly from the 40s. A sewing box I bought has the wartime utility mark on the bottom (I bought some shoes with it on too) so that was fairly easy to date. Are there any marks on your things?"

No nothing at all frustratingly x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"

We've got a lot of upcycled furniture mostly from the 40s. A sewing box I bought has the wartime utility mark on the bottom (I bought some shoes with it on too) so that was fairly easy to date. Are there any marks on your things?

No nothing at all frustratingly x"

What are the legs and feet like? I have no knowledge at all really of such things but I have watched Antiques Road Trip

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Does it have any carving etc on it or handles? Can often tell era by these.

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By *oodnitegirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Wish I could put you all some pics up x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wish I could put you all some pics up x"

Just take a selfie in front of it ??

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