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  1. 28th February 2005, 11:07 PM #1
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    Default Old wardrobe

    Wasn't sure who to ask about this but know that this forum has lots of knowledgeable people.

    It's an old panelled wardrobe which is very solidly made. I would like to know its age. and possibly what it's made of.

    I've attached a couple of pics.
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    Hi Hoarenet, long time no read

    I don't know the answers to your questions but I felt compeled to say how beautiful I think that piece is.

    Good luck.
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    You need to take some pictures of the fasteners used, such as screws and nails. If you can, remove a screw and or nail so we can get a good look at them. Close up pics of the hardware are also good, best if removed for the pictures of the front and back. Some hardware have pins that are driven through then bent over to secure - best not to try and remove them if thats the case. Any labeling on or in it. Pictures of tool marks would also be good. Is it made of woods from Aus or somewhere else.That should give you something to do next weekend
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    Hi hoarenet.That does look old and very well made Why not try an online appraiser who should be able to identify for you or if you think the piece is French, a local company would be able to do the same.

    Lovely bit of furniture though.
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  6. 2nd March 2005, 07:27 AM #5
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    Thanks very much to all of you for the input. I'll have a go at the online appraisers and I'll post a couple more small pics of the back and inside.

    Thanks again.
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    The hinge, colour and type of joinery from what we can see makes it look Jacobean, as to whether it is genuine or not I don't know.
    Obviously the panels are veneered (rippling) and if it is genuine it would probably be oak.
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    Thanks again Iain. The panels and all the timber is solid no veneer. It's probably my camera being a bit out of focus. I have attached another couple of pics of the inside and outside of the door. I'm told that a dendrologist can tell the age of the wood by the grain. Is that true?
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    Pics of inside top of door panels.
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    Mathew
    This is a picture of one of the screws and also a closeup of the top hinge which is fix on by nails hammered through and bent over on the inside.
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    The screw looks like a recent additon.
    not original.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hoarenet
    the top hinge which is fix on by nails hammered through and bent over on the inside.
    AH, nice to see someone else uses my style of cabinetmaking.
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