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Originally Posted by Dave Lane
1st dibs  I wish the prices on there were real. I'd be worth more than Donald Trump.
I think the piece is more Showa period (1920s) than Meiji. The burled wood like that was way more popular in that period. Hibachi's are a tough sale. I've had a couple and got $400ish for both.
I have a fair collection of Japanese Edo and Meiji furniture pieces and a large amount of Japanese ceramics and ivories. If you are ever in KC I pretty much know everyone in the biz. My girlfriend has done estate sales for 42 years so I see a lot of stuff. |
Thanks for the information. I didn't really know much about it when I bought it, no one else there even knew what it was...the auctioneer asked if anyone knew and I told them it was a bedroom outhouse.....
Even if $300 is the value, I'm coming out good. If you know a buyer it is available.
I go to several estate sales/year and I'm still learning the ropes. I have tried to stick with the few things I DO know about, or items I can find what they have SOLD for on ebay. I pick some too and had a dealer stop last weekend and took a load. I'm liking that more than dealing with individuals.
I'm certain in my area, if I knew more what I was looking for I'd get some STEALS on antique furniture.