Forgot to mention, the top is a bit warped, as a result two of the screws in the rail have popped out, leaving a small space between the rail and the underside of the table top.

Just took another look and there are indeed darker smudges where many a finger has left its mark. The screws are also imperfect. I removed the modern screws to restore its tilt function. And tilt it does. It should also turn an I have been able to move it a bit but I fear breaking it. The rails do not have steps. Bird cage is in good shape.

I just bought a similar table but the previous owner apparently lost the lock and decided to put screws in it to bypass its tilting and turning mechanisms. I am an absolute novice but what I have looks a lot like the one in the video except it is round and has a brass inlay around the circumference o the table top. If you are open to it I'd love to send a few photos.

As of now (2024) it IS an antique!

The nautical ones had a large base. To keep it from tipping over on the ship.

Could have pulled a drawer out 😑

Love this!

Queen Anne feet. Not bun feet as is typical in William and Mary the drawer bottoms should have been hand cut on the outside bottom too rather than the circular machine cuts seen in 19th century pieces.

Queen Anne feet. Not bun feet as is typical in William and mary

Your knowledge level is incredible.

Really love your videos! Can you do a comparison of Philadelphia and Boston to RI and CT chairs? Thx!

Love your content! What state are you in?

Fascinating history. Thank you for posting.

I just got a 1899 Home in a 1901 new style case so this ain’t too unusual

It's an antique now 2024. I found mine a few years ago at the Goodwill for $60. Didn't know what I was buying at the time.

I think its early 1700s

Nice piece, thanks for sharing

Is this rosewood or Mahogany please and also, what finish do you think they put on there? Would it just be varnish or shellac or would they use a stain? Thanks so much for this video. Sincerely, C. Adams

Watching in 2024. It’s an antique now 🥳🥂

Thanks

Note the dovetails proportions and also how the front of the drawer is beveled at the back.

Your chest has so-called "Quaker locks", which have been removed. If they were still there, they would lock the top drawers such that you would need to open the lower drawer, reach your hand in, put a finger through the hole, and push up on a slat (the lock) of wood. Then you could slide open the drawer.

Beautiful example of this lowboy, truly amazing as is most if not all of your pieces 👍🏻

Thank you so-so much for sharing this incredible campaign chest with us, what amazing craftsmanship and rare piece of history !

North to south drawer bottoms swelled by width causing drawer to sick;more force contributed to fronts breaking away.

Can you imagine. That technology is going to come back.

How can you say it's in original paint when it has a later coat of bright red paint? Have you seen the book on windsor chairs by Santore? It has wonderful examples of chairs with original paint.

Thanks for the demonstration and explanation! It never occurred to me that mineral oil could be used as a lamp fuel! I have an antique clock, similar to the one on the right.

William and Mary more than once and then at the end Queen Anne. Doesn't exactly create confidence in your narrative.

Do you know anything of grease/oil chandeliers that would hang from the ceiling on a chain?

Bottle dates from the late 17th century to the first quarter of the 18th century. Also they used string,not wire to secure the cork. They have found 100s of these in shipwrecks so rum & gin was shipped in these. This bottle is a common form probably from the Dutch but may have been blown in northern Germany. English ones are rare and any with a glass seal are highly collectible.

Wish this video was viewable!! I'm always interested in learning but I found this video frustrating!

what you thing it is worth?

I have two similar chests. The sides of the drawers are very thick and have large groves or tracks cut into them, which run on guides nailed to the side of the case. Your chest may be later than 1690 as it has the more modern drawer guides and runners.

😊 thank you for the information on dating antique furniture. Have a wonderful day.

I have a desk with automatic lopers but it’s missing it’s hinges! What do they look like?

Mereko bechane ka hai

Hello sir mere pass aisha botal hai

It just glows! I'd love to give it a hug, thanks for sharing these episodes...

what is that recording of ?

Beautiful!

Haunted House/Little House on the Prairie brought me here.

of course youre not gonna pick anything up without turning the tuning knob more than a millimeter

It kinda need a very ample amount of good lubricant

I got one of these today but the hinges are broken, any idea where I could get replacements? I've been looking everywhere but haven't had any luck.

Just subscribed - you have some wonderful old things, enjoyed...

How do you touch up a dial , I have a worn dial on my 1850,s Plymouth Hollow S shaped Mantel clock

I have a heart pine handkerchief table, but it only has three legs. There is no evidence that it had a swing leg. There are no nail holes or screw holes underneath to indicate that there was a fourth leg. Do you think it was simply propped up with some type of stick? It is a mystery to me. It's in beautiful shape, even though there are some worm holes on the table top.

I love these early walnut examples. The nailed locks, crude dovetails, the end grain ratio on the drawer fronts with crossbanding.

How much would that go for $ ?