Hi, I’ve attached some photos of what I think would be classified as a “hutch” or maybe an old china closet. Has anyone out there ever seen such a thing? Is it worth anything? Shall I restore it or trash it? The glass is wavy.
How would I find an expert to give his opinion on what this is and what period it came from? It’s been in my parents home ever since I can remember and believe it was in the house when my parents bought it in the 50’s.
Thanks to all in advance!
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I'd bet it is a Victorian era display cabinet. Not likely to pay a years college tuition, but likely useful to someone if it were cleaned up a bit. Not the kind of thing where preserving the old grungy surface would add value.
newer than victorian
i doubt that plywood was used commercially in that period of time but was utilized minimally prior to the first war. that piece was more than likely made after the first war.
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Judging by the applique, overall design, alligatored shellac finish and base, I'd put it early 20th century, 1920ish. Grammy would have kept her fine china and a few collectables in it. Probably had glass shelves in a frame originally. Not much value as it is in today's market. It wouldn't be a tour de force example of the cabinetmakers art, more shabby chic but that's Ok if it fits your decoration scheme.
On a different path, it is a good example of how factory-made and custom made furniture is almost never finished in the "old" days. Only "show" surfaces are finished. Surfaces you can't see or can't feel or touch are not finished.
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