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 | | From: | Eric D | | Subject: | Construction History | | Date: | 15 Jan 2005 00:34:54 -0800 |
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 | Hello Antique fanatics,
First I would like top thank Jessica for the wonderfull tip she gave
me!
Then I would like to repeat my question to all of you. I am looking
for information /web pages, books etc...) that can help me to create a
guide about furniture construction technique through the ages.
I have found sofar very little information while construction
technique can be very valid to determine the age of a furniture piece.
Thanks very much for your interest and help in this project,
Eric
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| | From: | Simon | | Subject: | Re: Construction History | | Date: | Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:13:44 +1100 |
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| On 15 Jan 2005 00:34:54 -0800, does@telefonica.net (Eric D) wrote:
>Hello Antique fanatics,
>
>First I would like top thank Jessica for the wonderfull tip she gave
>me!
>
>Then I would like to repeat my question to all of you. I am looking
>for information /web pages, books etc...) that can help me to create a
>guide about furniture construction technique through the ages.
>
>I have found sofar very little information while construction
>technique can be very valid to determine the age of a furniture piece.
>
>Thanks very much for your interest and help in this project,
>
>Eric
Eric, why not try your local reference library or do a Google web
search? I agree type of construction is a great help to dating,
country of origin and recognising reproductions, but there are plenty
of reference books on antique furniture that include this aspect.
Points to look for are - plywood and other types of timber used,
veneers (thickness), dowel types (square or round), size of planks,
finish (wax or french polish), worm "holes" especially worm "grooves"
rather than holes, staining, bevel joints, natural and artificial wear
etc etc.
Style is also important.
Simon
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