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PLEASE HELPWe have two antique bow back chairs that we would like an estimate on value for. They are in excellent condition. Attached is a photo. Thank you. Submit your estimate of worth |
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| How do you know they are antique? Did you have a letter of certification from an antique dealer or seller? Many reproductions of Colonial bow-back chairs have been made throughout the early 20th century to present, as popularity waxed and waned. If your chairs are antique, they appear to have been refinished. Especially the seat area. If these were antiques the bottom of the chair legs would show definite signs of wear, i.e. the chair legs would not be flush with the floor, they would appear to be worn down at an angle due to dragging the chair out from underneath a table or just repositioning over the years. The most disturbing thing is the bright and shiny finish. One of the worst things you can do to an antique is refinishing it, as it effects the value. It is hard to tell from the photo, but the chairs appear to have been pegged - a nice touch in authenticity, but not proof of antiquity. Many makers of reproductions strive for authenticity. But, all in all, they are nice chairs and you should enjoy them! | |||||||||
