CalamityJane wrote:I love estate sales. I once got a beautiful antique hutch that came originally from Panama - I still have it.
Boomer, does it look similar to this?
CJ, Hmmm have you had anyone verify the age and country of origin? I'm a little suspicious because of the artificial wear on the finish. If it's really old, it's a Chinese apothecary cabinet. I've seen reproductions using South American lumber, but you would need to have an expert identify the type of wood and construction to be sure. If it was a bargain, you got a nice display piece either way.
This is the real thing that I'm talking about:
(Sorry, I can't help myself when I see stuff like this. I'll leave now.)
