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A wooden dresser with a tall mirror.Can anyone tell me about this dresser? The first picture has a sticker in drawer that says Berkey & Gay.

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The dresser with the drawers pulled out.
 
The top of the dresser.
 
A wooden dresser with a tall mirror.
 
The faded marking on the back of the dresser.
 

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October 31, 20210 found this helpful
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Your dresser has two labels: Berkey & Gay and Grand Rapids Made.

The triangle trademark with the lettering "G. R. M." was used by members of the Furniture Manufacturers Association of Grand Rapids to identify true "Grand Rapids Made" furniture and to differentiate it from imposters.

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It was announced: "This trade mark will protect dealers who handle Grand Rapids product against competition from inferior furniture sold under Grand Rapids name and reputation." "It is the purpose of this association to advertise this trade mark extensively in the public press, but under no circumstances will the names of the individual manufacturers appear in such advertisements." "The members of this association agree to sell through the retail dealer only."
Evening Press, 6/28/1900, page 1 www.furniturecityhistory.org/.../grand-rapids-furniture-associa

The triangle trademark was used between 1899 and 1913.

So, you have 5-drawer bureau/highboy dresser/chest of drawers with a tilt beveled mirror, made by the renowned Berkey & Gay furniture company of Grand Rapids in 1899-1913.

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Antique Berkey & Gay Dresser With Mirror but with 6 drawers, original finish with age-appropriate wear, but in generally very good condition, was sold for $195 picclick.com/Antique-Berkey-Gay-Dresser-With-Mirror...

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October 23, 20210 found this helpful

There is a history of the company here www.furniturecityhistory.org/.../berkey-and-gay-furniture-co

The latest year your piece could be manufactured was 1948. It is a quality piece because it has dovetailed drawers.

A similar piece on Etsy is asking $895. www.etsy.com/.../free-shipping-antique-berkey-gay...

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October 24, 20210 found this helpful

Thank you so much for your help.

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October 31, 20210 found this helpful

Berkey & Gay Dressers are estimated high, but sold for a low price.
I found Berkey & Gay Dresser with Mirror with estimated price US $ 1,200-1,500. It was sold for $ 175 www.liveauctioneers.com/.../47694033_berkey-and-gay-3-drawer...

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