Hard Times

[jwexler1227]

I have three family heirlooms needing "garage sale" price tags. Any identifying these items for aid in describing them to potential buyers is greatly appreciated too. My knowledge of these items is limited because they where purchased many years before I was born, by my mothers mother, when she was youthful. The first is a phone purchased new before the depression. The rest concerning the phone my family's name will be in every word. My Mothers Father knew Frank Nitty as a child. He married a woman in Eagle River Wisconsin for the sole purpose of running liquor during the prohibition. To my siblings and I, this house was our Mother's Parent's summer home. As children I remember my older brother stuffing me in an old whiskey barrel on pushing me down a fairly steep cracked tarmac road/hill. The phone was commonly used by Al Capone, and the crank still rings the bells. The other items were purchased by my grand mother in antique shops after my mother birth, after repeal. Both are small end type tables. The first my mother referred to as a message table I think... The furniture is one hundred percent wood. The top used to unscerw but my friend leand on it and I had to re glue it. I did so with the top off, but it does not unscrew now. My Mother once told me it was a very old very valuable piece. I always half believed her until I saw an antiques roadshow that appraised a very similar piece they dated about fifty years younger than my piece - 1850. So mine should be about 1800. and other aspects are that mine is in use and has the original finish. theirs was worth 35-4500. GARAGE SALE PRICES... The least piece was bought to match the prior, but clearly 1930's. I am moving very soon and trying to have a garage sale this weekend, please, any help is SO appreciated. Thank you
- Jordan

 

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[ipsilateral]

The one table should be described as a "candlestand" If antique, and not repro, they usually run between $75-$250 in my area depending on wood type and construction. Some furniture makers' candle stands are highly desirable, but I can't speak to that.

 

[jwexler1227]

The one table should be described as a "candlestand" If antique, and not repro, they usually run between $75-$250 in my area depending on wood type and construction. Some furniture makers' candle stands are highly desirable, but I can't speak to that.

ya, I was thinking 500 asking price on that one with negotiation room. Candle stand - good to know, Thank you

 

[gordygroover]

The phone is just a normal, old fashion crank phone.
Lots of them around and no way to document who has used it in the past.

 

[ipsilateral]

Although the photos are poor quality making it hard to judge the woods, the date of the two pieces of furniture is in the style of early 19th century (ca 1820) I think. The candle stand for sure could be that era. The other piece is a bit more unusual and I don't see them in my (DC) area, so I have no idea. The flathead screws tell you something about the age and are generally a good thing when dating furniture. I don't think $500 asking on the candlestand is a bad place to start (though you probably won't get it at a yard sale). You could take these by a reputable antiques dealer in your area and get an estimate.

 

[jwexler1227]

Although the photos are poor quality making it hard to judge the woods, the date of the two pieces of furniture is in the style of early 19th century (ca 1820) I think. The candle stand for sure could be that era. The other piece is a bit more unusual and I don't see them in my (DC) area, so I have no idea. The flathead screws tell you something about the age and are generally a good thing when dating furniture. I don't think $500 asking on the candlestand is a bad place to start (though you probably won't get it at a yard sale). You could take these by a reputable antiques dealer in your area and get an estimate.

Hey - thanks for the input!

 

[jwexler1227]

The phone just sold for $20

 

[jwexler1227]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/gms/2613164078.html

 

[jwexler1227]

Im now asking $300 for both tables

 

[Monty]

There is a seperate forum for things to sell. Monty

 

[jwexler1227]

oh, im just keeping the public updated on my efforts, not trying to sell, but thanks maybe Ill post there if they dont move during this garage sale. Im new to this site