I live in Australia and have just acquired this old chest. It has the Lane logo and a series number, but I can't quite tell if it's authentic and when it might have been made. Can anyone help?
Thanks.
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It looks authentic. If there is a serial number, read it backwards and that will give you the month, day and year.
You have a beautiful piece. I have never heard of Lane being forged, at least not in the US. Have you heard of it where you are?
Here is some history on the brand:
www.kovels.com/
I couldn't find this article yesterday, but it is an important read if you are trying to determine if a piece is real or a fake:
www.realorrepro.com/
I like how the writer talks about looking at planing, finding the new nails in an old piece and inconsistencies in color.
The last thing I was looking for and still can't find is my source for old Lane advertising to see if your piece was advertised. I will keep searching for that info and if I find it, I will post back!
I would hope yours is real! It is quite lovely.
I have the same chest. Style number I344 S.R. I have not been able to find any information on it either. Did you find anything?
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