 | Jerry McAlpin
is President and owner of Annie's Antique Mall located at 1600 E. 61st Street North (61st street & Hydraulic) in Park City, Kansas. Annie's is the area's oldest mall, and is known by antique dealers and collectors nationwide for it's consistent high quality and selection. A dealer and avid collector, Jerry has been involved in antiques for 30 years. He can be reached by phone at Annie's Antique Mall (316)-744-1999. |
Antiques & Collectibles
2003-02-01 14:16:00
What's it worth, Jerry?
: I have an elegant, walnut chevet with a serpentine, Rouge Royal marble top. The top corners are accented with shell motifs. A nicely carved drawer sits above a door which is ornate with floral and acanthus motifs. I have attached a picture. Can you tell me what it's worth?
ANSWER: Your Walnut Chevet is a wonderful piece of French furniture that was probably made between 1890 and 1910. The marble top, single drawer and scrolled apron between the front legs are typical of these bedside tables or "nightstands". The cabriole legs with acanthus leaves and escargo feet suggest a Louis XV style, and the ornamental carved top piece is rarely found on these. I would estimate this Chevet to be worth around $600-$800 dollars on today's market.
