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Thomasina
About the valuer: For more than 10 years I have been involved in the Art, Antiques, and Antique Jewellery business in America and the United Kingdom. I have gained experience in many aspects of the trade, from buying,... Read more
small bookcase
I just bought this at a yard sale, and I would like to know how old it is, and if it has any value. I only paid $5, and it's worth that to me, so if it's not worth much I won't be heartbroken. 
Firstly, you did well! that was a very good bargin. The style of the bookcase is American colonial and made between the 1930's to the 1970's. (...)
Estimated value
$95
valued by Thomasina
on 8/6/2008
Cabinette / Bookshelf/ Bar?
If I knew what I was looking at here it would help 
That's a very nice 19th centruy display cabinet or a dresser. I am sure it is a well built piece of furniture. Provisional value: $1,500-2,500 at an (...)
Estimated value
$2000
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/10/2008
Bookcase
Old bookcase left to me by my parents, I think it is out of the 1920's in good shape 
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Submitted by coyled
This type of bookcase was made in the 30's to the 1950's. It's a stylized version of Duncan Phyfe details on the bookcase which was apopular (...)
Estimated value
$200
valued by Thomasina
on 7/6/2008
Antique slant top secretary
antique mahogony slant top secretary. Assembled in 3 pieces. Glass bookcase-slant top desk-bottom 3 drawers. 
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Submitted by cltwin
The image is very unclear and small. Stylistically it is a Victorian chest of drawers. Provisional value (very roughly): $450-900 at an auction.
Estimated value
$600
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/23/2008
book case/writing bureau
Passed down from nan  
This is a late Victorian/Edwardian writing cabinet or bookcase. Provisional value: £150-300 at auction.
Estimated value
£300
valued by SophieClauwaert
on 4/22/2008
pauls bookcase
Submitted by paulgardner79
This is a “sectional bookcase” made by the Globe Wernicke Co who specialises in this type of furniture. It was made in the second half of the XXth (...)
Estimated value
$100
valued by SophieClauwaert
on 4/13/2008
HALE Mid-century Stackable Bookcase
Love this design and especially the aqua backing on one section. I think it would work best as a china cabinet in a dining room to display Mid- century plates an glasses! 
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Submitted by crazysue
This Hale bookcase has a lot of Danish mid century influence, but the brass fixtures are quite unique and gives the piece a little extra. I would (...)
Estimated value
$600
valued by Simon_Luckner
on 3/15/2008
EDWARDIAN GLAZED BOOKCASE
Edwardian glazed bookcase which we think is mahogany. It has a small drawer at the bottom with baze lining. The lock has a makers name of Hobbs & co London. but no make on the bookcase. It belonged  (...)
This is a mahogany bookcase indeed, and I must say of a very good quality. In good condition this would fetch at an auction about £150-300, although (...)
Estimated value
£250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/22/2008
Magazine rack
Black handcrafted, yellow painted flowers. 
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Submitted by Bojacker
This is a late 19th-early 20th century rack, c.1890-1920's. Value: $100-200 at an auction.
Estimated value
$150
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/5/2008
Oak Hutch / Bookcase
I would like to find out the approx value, era, designer...any information you may have on this piece would be appreciated! Thank you Erica 
This is an early 20th century solid oak side board, c.1900-1920's. It is in the mix of styles - Arts & Crafts (which loved using oak), Art Nouveau - (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/27/2008
Humphrey-Widman "Barrister" stacking bookcase
This bookcase was purchased new and used by my Grandfather for many years.  My Mother (now 90) grew up with this "always in the house", and I did to.  It passed to us in 1971, and has been in use in  (...)
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Submitted by Peg46
I would agree with your date, it is an early 20th century bookcase. In fact without even checking the history of the company the style is a very (...)
Estimated value
$350
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/17/2008
ANTIQUE WALNUT BOOKCASE
BOUGHT THE BOOKCASE IN CARDIFF AFTER VIEWING AT THE ANTIQUE CENTRE WHICH WAS HAVING A CLEAROUT. VERY HEAVY, SMALL KEY TO FRONT DOOR WITH LETTER 'A' ON, WALNUT, BEVELLED GLASS ON WINDOWS, 4 FEET ON  (...)
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Submitted by MIKENDT1
This is a very good quality Edwardian period bookcase, dating from the 1920s to 1930s. It is made of solid wood although I cannot really see what (...)
Estimated value
£100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/14/2008
Secretary
Beautiful secretary with brass hardward. Apprears to be oak 
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Submitted by sandyk
This is a very nice piece of furniture dating to the late 19th early 20th century. It is most likely made in America and is a revival style furniture (...)
Estimated value
$600
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/5/2008
book case
light oak made in 19 69 it has a glass doors wiht lead on andlike a raised glass in between the lead i have a recipt it cost £101 it was my grans made by a firm in nottingham which are still going 
Submitted by MT7701028
This is quite a nice bookcase and very neatly made. Unfortunately brown furniture is not very popular on the market nowadays and second hand pieces (...)
Estimated value
£50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 12/22/2007
Walnut Bookcase?
Walnut bookcase with painted embellishments on top. Glass doors. 
If you would submit a complete overall view of you bookcase that would be very helpful but judging from the fragments that you uploaded all I would (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 12/18/2007
VASE SHELVES
WANTING TO KNOW ORIGIN MY HOME GUEST ALWAYS WANT ME TO SELL THEM  
Submitted by miriamh
Your display curio cabinet, (from 1 of your photographs it looks as if you have 2?) is Chinese and is considered to be Anglo-Chinese, furniture made (...)
Estimated value
$1200
valued by Thomasina
on 11/22/2007
Mahogany Cabinet
Mahogany china cabinet made in the early 1900's. skeleton key opens 4 glass cabinets and 2 wooden cabinets. Shelves & secretary desk inside. 
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Submitted by danajk
I think you are quite spot on the date of the cabinet with its style. Because I can't see the details of the wood from your image, I will go with (...)
Estimated value
$500
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/29/2007
Arts & Crafts style bookcase
Arts & Crafts style bookcase: The front door pulls up & has wavy glass. There is a small crack in the front glass but it does not affect its use. There is a round wood knob & wire type staples on  (...)
This is a display cabinet, and yes, you are quite right, very much in the Arts & Crafts style, although of a very simple construction, probably a (...)
Estimated value
$90
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/21/2007
Stackable Bookcase
Each 4 stackable section has the original company logo .These Bookcases are in excellent condition 
The Weis Manufacturing Company made office furniture including stackable bookcases along with many other furniture makers who were in competition for (...)
Estimated value
$650
valued by Thomasina
on 10/20/2007
Bookcase
This bookcase came from Charleston, SC where my great grandfather lived. It has no nails, only pegs. My grandfather lived from 1850-1923 
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Submitted by Justme
Your bookcase dates from the second half of the 19th century, 1870-80 and is Renaissance Revival. It is somewhat more restrained in the carved (...)
Estimated value
$1400
valued by Thomasina
on 8/25/2007
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