My grandmother passed when I was 7, Im 33 now. My father gave me this table and Im just wondering where its from, how old it is and what it may be worth? It had 2 antique chairs with it but I'm not sure if it's part of the piece as the chairs have flowers carved into the frame and there aren't any flowers on the table. Hopefully, this is posted in the correct space and someone can give me some input as to where I should start in order to get information on this table. I've looked all over it and can't find any markings or stamps. No manufacturer or date. Thanks in advance for any help and/or insight on this, and I apologize if this is posted in the wrong place or incorrectly.
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You have Antique Victorian Eastlake Mother of Pearl Inlaid Game/Chess Table Era 1800-1899 www.ebay.com/
A similar table alone sold for $325 www.chairish.com/
Eastlake is a style of furniture that was originally from the late 1800s; however, there are pieces of that style (which it appears your table is in) still being made today so it is going to be a challenge without seeing the piece in person to know if you have a true antique or a lovely repro piece made 40-60 years ago.
Unfortunately the pictures are a bit challenging--especially those that are sideways and odd angles.
I was trying to focus in on the screw that I can barely see to see if it looked machine or hand forged and if it looked like it was brass--which was often used in the true period pieces or another metal which would make it a later piece. Can you tell?
Does the chess/checker board come out and what is on the other side?
Is the material around it cold to the touch (which maybe marble) or neutral to the touch--a plastic or maybe a bakelite material?
These are often called game tables or tavern tables--depending on the height. How tall is yours?
Do you have a photo of the chairs?
Are you trying to sell it? Valuing it is going to be a challenge until you can confirm exactly what you have and even then it will be relative to the market in your town.
Post back with any more details! Thanks for sharing!
I will take more pics today, better ones, and post. The checkerboard does not come out. The glass does that is over top of the board does though. I dont think this is a replica/remake of an original piece as my father is now 71 and his mother had this for as far back as he can remember. I will try to get pics of the hardware/screws today, as well as the chairs. My father and I were talking about it and I started googling how to find information on the table and I ended up here. I dont wish to sell it, we were just curious as to the story behind it more or less. Thanks for everyones insight into this, Ill post more pics in a bit.
Hopefully these help a little more. I also posted pics of the chairs and lamp that she had displayed on them. Thanks for anymore info guys!
Well - here goes...
I have looked at this question numerous times, read all of your comments, as well as other member's comments and have come to the conclusion that I do not think we can help you find the information you're looking for.
I'm sorry but someone just has to say this so please take the following comments as constructive criticism and in no meant to be disrespectful.
To be very blunt; your pictures may be the very worst I have seen posted on this site asking for help with identification.
I'm going to post some links that may be helpful: (these examples do not reflect on the ID of your tables - just good and bad pictures offered for examples).
Here are 2 links that show bad pictures and are useless to anyone trying to determine anything about the item:
www.ebay.com/
www.ebay.com/
These links show examples of pictures that show all aspects of the table. The main thing is to show the table with plain background (like a wall) with no clutter to mess up the picture. But show all parts of just the table. These may be more professional pictures (background removed) but should give you an idea of what pictures should look like.
I do not believe anyone can tell very much from any of your pictures without placing/copying them into another photo program and reworking them because no one can really tell much from a 'sideways' picture.
But many of your pictures may look okay to you (because you are with the table and know what you're looking at) but most likely they as just confusing to the majority of people.
There are members here that would really like to help you but cannot because we cannot really 'see' your table.
I'm only writing this because I believe you have a unique antique table that you love and would just like more information to go with your memories - not to sell - just to know more about it.
If you can figure out how to take better pictures (or perhaps ask someone for help?) you may be able to present your question and pictures to other sites that may be able to help you.
You can ask for a free appraisal as this is the only way to really find accurate information on an item like this.
There are also very good online appraisal sites that charge anywhere from $19 - $35 but provide excellent information.
The following sites show free services but you will have to have good pictures.
antiques.lovetoknow.com/
www.whatsellsbest.com/
Reddit is an excellent site for gathering information but a little difficult for new people. There are very qualified members on this site and just love to provide information - quickly. This may stump them but who knows unless you try?
www.reddit.com/
I wish you luck with finding information on your piece of family history.
Lol thank you for your honesty, first of all. I took the pictures and uploaded them with my phone. Theyre not sideways when I upload them so I dont know exactly what happens to make them that way. I appreciate you taking the time to reply and give me advice, rather than just keep moving (which I cannot blame people for doing.) I have a real camera at home, as well as a pc. I will take pictures with the Canon and re-upload with my pc. Again, thanks for the advice and insight.
I've rotated all your pictures so they show up correctly now. There is a way to do it when you upload them but it is easy to miss. Let me know if you have any issues when you upload the next batch of images.
Thanks - hope we can provide more help.
I believe it is a 'one of a kind' maybe and may not have great value but that's not what you're after so that is good.
I am just getting back to this and the chairs are amazing!! They have great detail with the flower frieze and the, what looks like, brass studding.
Victorian tufted parlor chairs seem to have made a comeback in the market and I have seen them selling in the right situation for $100-$500 dollars depending on condition. I sometimes see these backs called balloon or bubble backs. Not sure the age on them though. Would need to see in person to see more--like how they are stuffed, constructed etc.
I do not believe they are a matched set because the woods are different and the leg styles are different, although they both have the Victorian vibe. It could be the woods just aged differently and that is the difference, but the table looks lighter than the chairs.
The lamp looks really interesting also. Very Victorian--I am sensing a trend here :). Your set would look so amazing in the corner of an old Victorian home in the parlor. I hope that is where it was and that is where you can keep it!!
Are you in a place where you can take the pieces to a reputable auction house or dealer and have them look at it in person (or have them come to you)?
It is usually so much easier to date pieces when you can see and touch them.
Please post back what you learn!! Thanks again for sharing!!
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