estate buy out we need help

[heritage1991]

We purchased the contents of an old New England home everything seems to be around late eighteen-hundreds early nineteen-hundreds but we are looking for makers and value and in particular wondering about all of these beautiful frames

 

[heritage1991]

All of this is for sale

 

[nhbenz]

All of this is for sale

It's not for sale here, and the photos are really lacking if you want ID help.

 

[Honest Samuel]

Great deals. Sell these items not here, but at a auction. I love the old clock.

 

[ARC]

Auction it all.

 

[heritage1991]

Where would you suggest that we auction it we are new to this

 

[ARC]

I am not sure where you are located... but I am sure with very little research / "yellow pages"... you will find that auction houses are everywhere.

OR... list entire contents for one price on Craigslist.
OR... piece it out on Craigslist.

Auction houses can and will make the "shortest work" out of it.
If you are looking to squeeze every penny than you will have sell it yourself which will take time in most cases...
at least in "my area"... heh

Do a google search for auction houses in your area.

 

[SkaBa]

To add to AARCs suggestions, I would look for an auction site that specializes in antique furniture.

 

[unclemac]

your stuff looks more like 1940's to me, its value is not all that great

 

[Got_4by4]

Where would you suggest that we auction it we are new to this

At an Auction site obviously!
But NOT HERE!

Asking for help in identifying one or 2 items is ok but this is too much.

 

[tamrock]

You should be able to get a lot more info from your local antique dealers. Many dealers also take in consignments, plus that's the place folks in the market for antique furniture have a tendency to look for the things they want to buy. Put the word "antiques" followed with your area zip code in google and start calling all the dealers that come up. Your way better off to have a person in the business check out your stuff up close, then ask around the internet. Way to many details to look over when it comes to old furniture by just pictures on the web.

Looks like a nice buy pending on what you paid

 

[heritage1991]

Thank you

 

[austin]

You have some great pieces there. The frames are super popular. Get it all examined and the it's up to you how you want to dispose of it...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I didnt know those old frames were popular. I never could sell them.

Pull out a drawer and look for the dovetail joints.

 

[nhbenz]

Apparently painting the sideboard cabinet aqua will quadruple the value: Vintage Hepplewhite Hand Painted French Country Weathered Turquoise Aqua Buffet - Buffets And Sideboards - new york - by French Country Design

 

[heritage1991]

I think you have a great idea

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Besides the clock, pic 5 and 7 the chest of drawers and the desk may be old. The handles might not be original. They look kinda shiny. Pull out a drawer and take a picture of the dovetails. I have a similar desk with the same glass, same shaped top and the same brass handles as the chest in my warehouse and its 1800s.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The top and bottom of that desk may be 2 different sets. I have an old 2 piece desk (pic1) that kinda matches the top piece of your pic 7. The desk was in my family and its 1800s. Mine even has candle wax on it from some ancestor reading at night.

 

[unclemac]

have you really given them a good look for makers labels?

 

[hvacker]

Dovetails don't really mean as much as pulling a large drawer out and look at the bottom. See if it's made with one piece of wood.
The reason is the large trees were gone fairly soon and later furniture drawer bottoms were pieced together.
Machine dovetails were newer. Look for any markings.
You could consider having them appraised before turning them over to an auction house. Then at least you'd have information
to do your research. They could tell you the style even if they weren't old. Easier to advertise a William and Mary then just an old piece.
Type of wood etc. All this information translates into more money.
Just be clear your paying for an appraisal that's all so you don't get hustled. Dealers like to buy cheap and sell high.