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Old 11-18-2009, 12:14 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Default Re: Share your antiques

this is my most precious antique was built in england in the 1850 it is characterized as Empire a stile originating during Napoleons rain note the imperialistic boxy form the pediments are curved the columns are of curly mahogany the rest of the piece is veined of satin and crouch wood Mahogany all but one piece of glass are original and even have the original mineral glazing its in its original finish i have oiled it ones a year it has a small bit of damage to its verniers i have saved all the pieces and occasionally i repair it the only damage is to the upper desk drawer where it was inundated with water that cam threw are roof on September 18 1993 when a un documented Tornado swept threw are small town of Lexington Mo riping the roof off of are historic residence Linwood lawn also built in the 1950's you can look up my old house on the net if you would like

there is some back ground on this piece but i won't go in to that unless you all want me to



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