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1892 Furniture Chippendale Chair Mappin Webb Silver
BEST PRICE: $20.75
A full page from the GRAPHIC, an illustrated weekly newspaper dated 1892, the scan size is approx ( including margins as shown )imately 15.5 x 11 inches (395x280). All are genuine antique prints and not modern copies the Graphic is an illustrated newspaper and is a fine example of a historic social record of British and world events up to the present day. The Graphic is known for its coverage of t...
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Walnut Chippendale Buffet Sideboard Server Solid Mahogany
BEST PRICE: $999.00
This product is finely constructed from top grade kiln-dried Solid Mahogany. Artisans use the old world method of tongue and groove and mortise and tenon joinery to create this beautiful and durable piece of furniture. Its superb hand-crafted quality will add a touch of elegance to your home. Dimensions: 39.5H x 71.5W x 22.5D...
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Chippendale Side Chair with Ball and Claw feet
BEST PRICE: $420.00
A Chippendale Side Chair with ball and claw feet from Laurel Crown has all the beautiful details of an original chair made by Thomas Chippendale himself. Enjoy the acanthus leaf and cartouche details painstakingly replicated by our skilled craftsmen featured on the splats, serpentine top rail, side rails, and back. Rich and durable mahogany wood is accented with authentic Chippendale styling, down...
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Should I advertise "estate sale" or just "garage sale"?
In the process of liquidating parent's estate. After a bad experience with an auction service, I've decided to do this myself so I have some control over what happens. Last week, I had a sale of what I considered useful and collectible items and advertised it as an "estate" sale. While the turnout was good, I had several dust ups with people who made no secret that they were antique dealers. They were very critical of what I was selling and said that the stuff was just junk that you would see at any tag sale and that I should advertise it as a garage sale and not as an estate sale. I don't think every sale has Fostoria glass or Red Wing pottery! What are they looking for - a Ming vase for 10 cents? A Chippendale sofa for a buck? I wanted to know if there is something implied in an "estate" sale like "priceless antiques"?
I think that the antique dealers need to understand the definition of "Estate Sale".
I did a search, and the definition I came across was; an estate sale or estate liquidation is a type of yard sale, garage sale, or auction to dispose of a substantial portion of the materials owned by a person who is recently deceased, or who must dispose of his personal property to facilitate a move.
I am a bit hesitant to say this, however, some individuals can "perceive" themselves in such a manner that is a bit "superior" to those of us less knowledgeable in the area of finer "relics"...lol..i'm really saying how pompous and snooty some people can be. Loved how you described the "treasures" they thought they were going to unearth.
You did absolutely nothing to receive such ridicule. Your estate sale was absolutely NOT misleading. I hope you fared well, and continue to do so with your "estate sale".
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