Doll Chair

You know I wish I knew how those Road Show people research the items they talk about. They'll have a vase that to us looks like a blue green vase. Then the curator will start talking and say " Oh this is a Varnicky vase from the 1840's. They were crafted in Vermont, but one series came out of Ohio. They were blown using a technique known as...". Then of course they get up to the price and at auction one sold for $7000...How did they find all this stuff out?

Just looking at these pics and not knowing the age or kind of wood. A plain old yard sale $60...and estate sale and you could ask over one hundred perhaps, I'm not sure.
 
The only thing I have learned about antiques and collectibles is the following:

#1. If I want to buy it, it's rare, highly-desired and expensive.

#2. If I want to sell it, it's common, nobody wants one and it's worth zilch.

If I ever learn how to turn those two around, I'll let you know....
 

You shouldn't expect to get a whole lot at a yard sale, but $60 to $100 sounds reasonable to me.

Search antique doll chair and see if you can find something comparable that has been evaluated.
 
debodun, is it a child's seat or a doll's chair. Judging by the size I'd call it a child's seat, which would increase the value, I'm sure.
 
I'd stick to your price, debodun. Twenty-five bucks is a bargain, imo. If it doesn't sell (and if I were you), I'd nail little hangers on the back and hang it on the wall as a shelf...a few old books and a little vase or figurine, or some framed pictures?
 
jujube said:
The only thing I have learned about antiques and collectibles is the following:

#1. If I want to buy it, it's rare, highly-desired and expensive.

#2. If I want to sell it, it's common, nobody wants one and it's worth zilch.

If I ever learn how to turn those two around, I'll let you know....
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You got that right! Never fails.
 

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