Can anyone give me advice on this dresser, how old and make? Don't know anything about it. Thank you.
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This piece appears to be a vintage/antique buffet hutch sideboard.
These pieces were called different names according to where they were used.
I would suggest you do some reading about what cabinets like this are called.
www.txantiquemall.com/
rileysrealwood.com/
"How do you identify an antique sideboard?
For unique identifying marks, look under the sideboard or on the back. In those early days, it was common for dates and company names to be engraved, inked, etched or burned in those sections. Once you know the dates, cities, and company names, you will be able to know the era when the sideboard was made."
Since you give no reason for wanting this information, most members will assume you're asking about value.
No one can safely advise the value of a 'unique' item unless they have professional knowledge in this particular field.
You can look at all the similar pieces listed for sale online such as on eBay and Google and this will provide ideas of what is being offered, but none of the listings will provide value information for your hutch. These listings will show prices that a seller is wanting for their pieces but does not show any real value until that piece is sold. The only value in an item listed for sale is to the seller, and that is $0 except to the seller.
www.ebay.com/
www.google.com/
I have been unable to find any of this style that has sold so I cannot even offer a similar sold piece other than some pieces that sold for a lot less than any of these asking prices.
As a general rule, pieces with a brand name will be more valuable unless the piece has very distinctive features that an appraiser can detect. You may be able to find marks or numbers somewhere on your piece.
The final value may also depend on where your item is located, as these are very heavy and usually are listed for sale as 'local pick up only'. Some areas would not pay $50 for this, while other areas may like large pieces and would pay more.
It looks like the bottom back has been replaced and that is not a good sign as most of the time it indicates there was water damage.
You can always join some forums and ask your questions but you will need several very good pictures - full front, sides, back, and inside of the cabinet.
www.antiquers.com/
www.antique-shop.com/
www.thefedoralounge.com/
You can also ask for a free appraisal but only if you provide good pictures.
www.whatsellsbest.com/
You should have a manufacturer mark engraved inside the drawer. You could also have a mark in the back or underneath. Once you know who made it, you can start doing research.
I think this is an antique Buffet / Sideboard
I found Large Antique Victorian Sideboard, Liberty & Co at GBP 3,850
www.londonfine.co.uk/
Your buffet is not that big. But it really does look antique.
You may need to have your antique furniture professionally appraised.
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