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Questions & piece” Rococo book cases are not exactly rare.
I have some questions about the
condition. If there is “fisheye” in
Common Sense Answers the finish it means at least some
new finish has been applied in
with Fred Taylor some areas. Fisheye is caused by
contamination on the surface when
a finish is applied. This occurs most

Q. Hi Mr. Taylor I thought you might could help me with any information about commonly when finish is applied
a bookcase we have in our home. We bought it some time ago for $2200. We over an existing finish that was not
have been told that its a common piece and not worth very much and was properly cleaned. There also appear
offered $3200. It measures 102” tall and 65” wide. It knocks down into eight to be screws either missing or broken
pieces. All of the carvings and the broken arch trim looks to be hand carved off in the door hinge. This could be
out of solid rosewood. The sides and door panels are walnut with rosewood a problem. During this period even
veneer and the doors have the original glass in them. Both of the doors have a though brass hinges were used, the
signature at the top in pencil. I can’t make them out. I’ve tried to get a photo of screws in them are almost always steel,
them. It does not look to have ever been refinished. The finish is good all over not brass.
except a couple of places on the side where it has a few fisheye spots. I was In order to link the piece to the
told by the man we bought it from that it came from the “Hunt” family estate Hunt plantation you need some
in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I have no proof of this. (Is there anywhere I can
search for proof?) They had a plantation at the end of Maney Avenue. I was solid provenance in the form of a
told the old house still stands. He said he had it in a traveling museum for the receipt for the original piece when
last 25 years. I would appreciate any information that you could give us. I read it was purchased for the plantation,
your column each week and find it enjoyable and informative. I have attached a family inventory from the plantation
several photos. Thank you for your help. —Patrick S. that describes the piece, a will saying to whom
Patrick – Your bookcase is the genuine article, an artifact from the piece would belong, a photo of the plantation ↑ This rosewood
bookcase is in the
A. the mid 19 century at the height of the Rococo Revival. The with the bookcase in it or some other type written Rococo Revival style
th
handmade dovetail joinery in the drawers supports that date as well as record that verifies the existence of the piece at the from the mid 19th
does the style. I could not make out the signature in the doors, even with plantation. Oral family history or tradition would century.
some enhancing software I have. The best I can make out, it says “Bueian”. not do the job. Thanks for reading my work each
In very good to excellent condition it would sell at a good Victorian week and thanks for the excellent photos. Good luck with your hunt for
auction in the area of $3,000 - $5,000. While it is hardly a “common the “Hunt” tie in. Best Regards. Continued →

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