antique question
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antique question
Anybody collect antiques ? Got something here I need to sell for my dad and trying to figure out what to start it at. I know what it appraised but just want opinons about it. The materials are over a hundred years old and my grandfather made these benches out of old parts carts in the fifties. they are heaaaaaavy. take a look and let me know..
Thanks
couple more pics in album.
Thanks
couple more pics in album.
Last edited by Libom; Feb 16, 2004 at 09:56 PM.
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I think you have something thats value will truly be based on the buyers desire.
What you have will either go for a lot of money because of the custom nature and age. Or, it will go to someone who just wants it because it looks neat (and won't pay much for it).
I would contact some interior designers in your area. The really expensive ones. The should be able to place the benches within a decor that they custom design.
You may also contact some antique stores and get them appraised. I wouldn't be surprised if they go for several hundred to an anitique dealer, or several thousand for a custom interior design.
I think the benches are really neat and well built. I would hold them for as long as you can and wait for the buyer to some to you. While your waiting, get the word out that you have them.
What you have will either go for a lot of money because of the custom nature and age. Or, it will go to someone who just wants it because it looks neat (and won't pay much for it).
I would contact some interior designers in your area. The really expensive ones. The should be able to place the benches within a decor that they custom design.
You may also contact some antique stores and get them appraised. I wouldn't be surprised if they go for several hundred to an anitique dealer, or several thousand for a custom interior design.
I think the benches are really neat and well built. I would hold them for as long as you can and wait for the buyer to some to you. While your waiting, get the word out that you have them.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 393
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From: U.S.A.
I think you have something thats value will truly be based on the buyers desire.
What you have will either go for a lot of money because of the custom nature and age. Or, it will go to someone who just wants it because it looks neat (and won't pay much for it).
I would contact some interior designers in your area. The really expensive ones. The should be able to place the benches within a decor that they custom design.
You may also contact some antique stores and get them appraised. I wouldn't be surprised if they go for several hundred to an anitique dealer, or several thousand for a custom interior design.
I think the benches are really neat and well built. I would hold them for as long as you can and wait for the buyer to some to you. While your waiting, get the word out that you have them.
What you have will either go for a lot of money because of the custom nature and age. Or, it will go to someone who just wants it because it looks neat (and won't pay much for it).
I would contact some interior designers in your area. The really expensive ones. The should be able to place the benches within a decor that they custom design.
You may also contact some antique stores and get them appraised. I wouldn't be surprised if they go for several hundred to an anitique dealer, or several thousand for a custom interior design.
I think the benches are really neat and well built. I would hold them for as long as you can and wait for the buyer to some to you. While your waiting, get the word out that you have them.