Antique China Cabinet Appraisal
Category: Antique Furniture
Description
An antique wooden china cabinet, stated to be over 100 years old. It features a central glazed door, flanked by two solid wood panel doors. The cabinet has a decorative crest on top, a lower section with a panel of figured wood (possibly burl veneer), an ornate apron, and carved legs. The overall style is indicative of late 19th or early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Appraisal Report
This china cabinet is described as being over 100 years old, qualifying it as an antique. Stylistically, it appears to date from the late 19th to early 20th century, possibly in a Victorian, Edwardian, or a revival style (e.g., Queen Anne). Key features include a central glazed door for display, flanked by solid wood panel doors, a decorative crest, an ornate apron, and distinctively shaped legs. The use of what appears to be figured wood or veneer on the lower front panel is also noted. The appraisal value is a general estimate based on these visual characteristics and its antique status. Market value for such pieces is highly dependent on specific condition (wear, damages, repairs, originality of finish and hardware), quality of construction and materials (e.g., solid wood vs. veneer, primary wood type like mahogany or walnut), provenance, and any identifiable maker's marks. Without a physical inspection, this estimate assumes fair to good antique condition. Comparable pieces of this era and style, without distinguished provenance or maker, typically fall within this range.
Appraisal Value
$250 - $750