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When I was growing up, there was a 'antique' shop a couple of miles through the woods we used to play in all the time. Though I didn't really pay attention at the time, I can remember seeing them make some of the antiques, and wondered why they used chains and rocks to dent the wood.
Seeking help to value/sell this George III chest-sink
This is a very unique and alluring English antique piece. Here's what I know about it: it is all original with its figured mahogany and original brass handles as well as diamond-shaped escutcheons made of genuine ivory. Circa 1780. It is elegant and pre-Victorian (Hepplewhite Period?) and stands solidly on feet curtained by bowing skirt shape. Fitted perfectly atop is a porcelain sink with a kind of faucet (don't know the term at the moment) from old that is in flawless condition and very attractive. Also, beneath the sink is a very heavy platform that appears to be genuine marble. Here's what I don't know: The sink may be the product of a wealthy person's wishes to have a high-dollar, functional and all originally intact piece of furniture fitted with a sink. Or it could be a rare and/or customized chest from the same period. I don't know. What I know about why I am posting this for sale: My mortgage is due and this beauty is sitting in storage while I have little in the way of immediate resources for figuring antique furniture value. I am almost certain that this was purchased at an estate sale/auction, then left safely stored though perhaps forgotten before making its way to a local foundation's estate donation shop. The man who cleaned off the dust once it arrived at the shop directed me to a note in the side of the bottom drawer, which seemed to indicate this as its story (style, date period, etc.) but no name or mention of previous owner. Come and get it, please!
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Seeking help to value/sell this George III chest-sink
