Can anyone tell me the approximate age and value of this table? I don't think it's a tea cart, more like a side table?
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This is a well-made piece. I can tell from the dovetailed drawers. Look for a manufacturer's mark on the back, bottom or inside of drawer. It will help you assess age and value.
Thank you so much for your input. I did look for a manufacturer's mark but it doesnt have one.
Jessica
Can you measure the dove tails and see if they are all the same size?
I am thinking you have a 1940s Drexel brand (which I am suggesting because it looks like handles they often used--although their pieces are usually marked on the underside). We call these drop leave side board buffets. They usually came in two drawers (one top and one bottom) or two drawers on the bottom or three drawers (one on the top and two on the bottom).
I am not sure the top pulls are original (I think--but am not positive--they should match the bottom pulls)...the memory is a terrible thing to lose, so don't quote me on this one.
The dovetails (from the photo) look machine made (pretty even in size), but without measurements it is hard to tell). If they are all different sizes it could be an older piece--but they look pretty smooth and even. Old dovetails were handmade and no two connections were ever the same...unless the maker had a little OCD :)
This is a great piece!! These still sell in many places and can fetch up to $200 in the right market. In some places maybe a little higher, in small towns or places glutted with older furniture, it could go as low as under $100.
These are pretty and functional pieces! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for input. I looked for a manufacturer's mark, but I don't see anything. Yes, I believe the drawers are spaced evenly and are likely machine made.
Thanks for posting back. Even though machine made dovetaling has been around since the late 1800s, I think this piece is a 40s piece based on the little castors and the general look.
Post back if you are able to sell and what you fetch for it! It is a lovely piece and I hope you are in a high demand area.
I sold it for $100. We are in a small town without many antique stores (in a low demand area). Most people are looking for cheap, not antiques.
You did great!! Thanks for sharing back. Blessings!!
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