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Irish53 on Nov 15, 2014How heavy is it? does it feel like it is solid wood? Any printing on the underside?Helpful Reply
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AvonelleRed on Nov 15, 2014Glued joints is a good indication that it may be a genuine antique. Most antique furniture was held together with hide glue.Helpful Reply
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StJay on Nov 16, 2014Hi, thank you for your help. It is heavy,very sturdy. Unfortunately no printing or writing anywhere.Helpful Reply
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StJay on Nov 16, 2014Thank for your encouraging comment. It was glued together very well because I don't see any trace of extra glue on the surfaces.Helpful Reply
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Jan on Nov 16, 2014People used to take pride in their work---some still do---looks like you will have a gorgeous piece when you are done---Helpful Reply
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Kim on Nov 16, 2014Beautiful piece!Helpful Reply
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Terri J on Nov 16, 2014I just checked my only true antique- a vanity that has been in my family for 5 generations, and the drawer does slide out. There are no dovetails. Regardless, you have a beautiful piece!Helpful Reply
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Joanne Kinlaw on Nov 16, 2014Have you tried a toothbrush dipped in mineral spirits to remove the paint from the ornate areas? No experience with it here...just an idea.Helpful Reply
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Sue Scully on Nov 16, 2014Antique or not, it is a gorgeous piece. If glued, most likely a antique.Helpful Reply
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Josie Rogalski on Nov 16, 2014If this piece is an antique, by removing all of the patina the value has decreased considerable as a collectable. Take some pictures of the sides you have not stripped as well as the side you have and possibly send them to a antique dealer to get some additional information. Regardless the piece is beautiful and will make a wonderful addition to your home.Helpful Reply
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Wendy Johnson on Nov 16, 2014Paint is not patina-patina is the finish that develops over time on certain wood and metal. Just as some old painted things are better left old painted things,some things are acceptable to refinish and some not, that wasn't even her question. I just did a brief search and could find no info on antiques only glued..Helpful Reply
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Wanda Faux on Nov 16, 2014Wanda Faux Australia Do you know what wood your piece is made from? This could help with your research. Happy hunting :-)Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Nov 17, 2014If you can find an old nut pick or a dental pick, it will help get the paint out of the very bottom of the grooves! I used an old nut pick on a Jenny Lynn type bed that had been painted! This will be a very loved piece once you get it cleaned up!Helpful Reply
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Denise Rankin on Nov 17, 2014Your piece is most likely modern, a high quality copy but not very valuable. Do what you want to your prize. Enjoy!Helpful Reply
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Joy Derouen on Nov 17, 2014Your piece may have been put together with wooden pins something like dowels pins.Helpful Reply
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