Antique Armoire - Pre 1850's? - Looking for Info

[stubadub]

[stubadub]

[stubadub]

For what it's worth there are NO screws to actually put the breakdown together. It puzzles together very simply with dowels and one tongue and groove type rail for the back panels.

Top slides on. Now there are some flat head screws holding a few things together but those wouldn't normally come out unless a repair was in order. There are also some small nails here and there.

If the nails and original screws are Not hand cut then I would guess it was done on purpose to make them look older than they really are.

[Asomer]

Wow, all put together it's beautiful!! I'm not much of a fan of claw feet, even the Chippendale ball & claw feet...I'd rather a decorative bun foot on this piece. Lol but, that's just my opinion & I'm sure others out there will disagree.

Minus the "creepy talon" claw feet(LOL,) it's a gorgeous veneer & finish. I'm REALLY intrigued now!!

[Asomer]

Oh, & it's massive!! What are the dimensions fully assembled?

[stubadub]

7' tall
2' deep
4.8' wide

[TXCajun]

stubadub,

OH...MY...GOODNESS! Do you think those inside, back panels are birdseye maple?! I adore that wood. We're in the middle of a move, so I'm on my phone and can't really be sure of what I'm seeing. Please, oh please, let that be birdseye!

And, I am taking great satsifaction in seeing that piece fully assembled. My guess is confirmed. You have an absolutely stunning piece of family history.

I can't wait to see those photos on my laptop. Gosh dang, I loathe moving.

TXCajun

[stubadub]

That was my first impression, birds eye. I need to inspect closer and clean it up better to be sure. Glad your enjoying the progress.....hopefully someone that specializes in armoires sees this and chimes in.

[stubadub]

A local antiques guy wasn't able to answer a lot of my questions but he does think the veneer is Flame Mahogany from a Burl section.

[TXCajun]

A local antiques guy wasn't able to answer a lot of my questions but he does think the veneer is Flame Mahogany from a Burl section.

stubadub,

That is a strong possibility. My stepdad was a better than fair furniture maker. Though, not quite at the level of the guys Duane knows. He's rather elderly, now, but I'll grab some of your photos, email them his way, and hope he can still see well enough to offer his opinion. Is it ok with you that I grab your photos for that?

TXCajun