By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson
From Tribune News Service
Dear Helaine and Joe:
I am trying to find information on this piece, which I recently inherited. I have looked on the internet and have gotten lots of suggestions, but I am looking for value and the actual identification of the piece. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
A. P.
Dear A. P.:
To identify a piece of furniture, you need a maker’s label or, at the very least, really strong stylistic clues that can narrow a piece down to a specific craftsman or factory.
Unfortunately, this lovely and attractive early 20th century (circa 1910) curved glass china cabinet does not have strong clues. But it does have some echoes that can help us narrow down its origins. First, A. P. needs to examine her piece for a label. The one we are hoping she might find would read something like ” R. J. Horner 61, 63, 69 W23rd Street N.Y.”
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