I am looking for information on my antique dresser, especially age and estimated value. It has a sticker on the back from Henshaw's Furniture in Cincinnati. The drawers are dove tailed.
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So when I looked at your piece, I pegged it at late 1800s because of the rolled feet.
That said, the Henshaw company existed then, but their label did not look like yours--the name was G. Henshaw & Sons furniture company, then later G. Henshaw Sons. This link has more info:
www.myantiquefurniturecollection.../
My history is not clear on if there was also a Furniture Retailer that was related. Some of my info says yes, and they sold their family brand and others, and that the others just just the name. Other research makes no mention of a furniture store.
My best suggestion is to call a Cincinnati based antique dealer and ask if they can help you with the history and clear up what you have here:
I have not been to this antique mall, but it is on my bucket list:
cincinnatiantiquefurnituremall.com/
If it is the true Henshaw brand, their like men's dressers fetch tidy sums in auctions--like in the $1000 range depending on the condition and depending on what part of the country you are in (if US).
Post back what you learn if you can get help from one of the dealers. This is a lovely piece!! I hope it is worth a good amount in your town!
Blessings! Thanks for sharing!
There is one that went for $173.00 at auction. At Everything But The House, Another site- called-Chairish.com has the piece for $1,425.00.
If the dovetailed drawers are evenly done, it is machine made, which is worth less than handmade
Take the pictures to a dealer for an accurate appraisal.
The price of your dresser will vary depending on the actual condition of this piece. I can see where some were sold for around $200 and yet others sold for around $1000.
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