How to Tell Cherry from Mahogany in Antique Furniture: The Collector’s Wood Guide
Learn how to tell cherry from mahogany in antique furniture. Master pitch pocket identification, ribbon stripe chatoyancy, pore structures, and aging differences.
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The Knapp Joint: How Pin-and-Cove Joinery Dates Antique Furniture (1870–1900)
Identify authentic Knapp joints (pin-and-cove / pin-and-scallop) on antique drawers. Learn how Charles Knapp’s 1867 patent precisely dates furniture to 1870–1900.
Mersman Table Markings, Model Numbers & Value: Complete Collector’s Guide
Decipher Mersman table markings, 4-digit stamped model numbers, and current market values. Identify lyre tables, step tables, and Celina Ohio factory eras.
Dating Antique Furniture by Screws & Hardware: The Forensic Collector’s Guide
Master how to date antique furniture by screws, nails, and saw marks. Learn the 1846 Sloan cutoff, rose-head nails, sash saw kerfs, and reproduction clues.