How to Find the Value of an Antique Pine Table

If you're looking to sell your antique pine table, would like to add it to your net worth or have it insured, finding the correct value is key. While a certified antique appraiser may be able to help you for a fee, a few simple and inexpensive steps can help you to find out the approximate value of your table. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Search the pine table thoroughly for any distinguishable man-made markings, such as old logos, company names or a signature from the maker. Check underneath the table and on every inch of the table legs. Write down any findings you see.

2

Examine any hardware on the piece of furniture and write down any names, logos or signatures you find on that as well. The hardware may give an indication of the date of the table or the artist who built it. Note what you find.

3

Take note of any unique details about the table itself. Look at the edging, color, smoothness, carvings or anything that would make the table stand out against a table at any current furniture store. Write down these details.

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Search the Internet using any names, signatures or logos you've found to distinguish the table, since there may be websites devoted to the work of the person or company that built the table originally. Take notes on any historical information you may find on the person or company who created the table.

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Call antique dealers in your area to get an appraisal for the estimated value at market or at auction. Give them all of the details about the table and hardware that you've found.

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Check eBay and other online auction sites for any similar tables that may be
for sale. Check the "completed listings" section of eBay to see what any similar tables may have sold for on the site, since this will give you a general idea of what people are actually willing to spend.