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AuctionWally has been an auctioneer and appraiser for 25 years. He runs an antiques appraisal blog where he writes about the value of antiques and how to sell them. You can find him at www.auctionwally.com.

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    Appraisal for Antique Parlour Set

    June 21, 3:20 PM
     
     







     


    Susan asks:
    This set was bought it in Tampa in the late 1940s or early 1950s. It arrived in Port Tampa on a ship from Cuba.

    AW says: That's a lovely Parlor set, I believe it's been reupholstered although it's been tastefully done. It looks to have the original finish, so points for that. Since it's such a grand set it will not be the easiest thing to sell, but when you find a buyer that appreciates it, it should bring a nice price. My prices are for the set. I'm sure it's European, most likely English and made of Mahogany. It's kind of a transitional style set coming of of the Empire era and into the Victorian era.

    Date range:     1850s

    Retail value: $1800-$3500 ( I have an unusually large gap in this price range due to the unusualness of this set) The range really reflects how long a seller is willing to wait to find just the right buyer for this wonderful set.
    (top price)

    Wholesale value:$1200-$1500
    (The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)


    Quick sale value: $800
    The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

    Common trade terminology: English Empire, Pawfoot Mahogany Furniture,

    Nicknames or slang terms: Pawfoot Furniture, Empire Pawfoot, Empire Rocker, Empire Style.

    In most cases, I believe it would be beneficial for your to give the prospective buyer a link to this page, and to bookmark it via your favorite bookmarking service.


    Care and storage tips: Do not over polish. Parts of the front of the pieces are likely veneer. Veneer has seams, when the polish gets in the seams the Veneer could lift.


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