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xrundog · 01-26-2008, 03:11 PM

First: I have to say I've made some mistakes too. I've learned from them. And I started out with cheapo 50s and 60s humidors.

Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=020

That is a beautiful box. Quartersawn oak circa 1890s, fantastic! The box was varnished and you can see runs on the edges. Kinda sloppy but not too bad. My main beef is what the guy did to the hardware. Burnishing with fine steel wool will usually clean it and not strip it. This looks like it was chemically treated and it is just STRIPPED! I'm guessing it was all brass plated. and the brass is just...gone.

The interior would look alot better with 3/8" or even 1/4" cedar.

I wish I could snag a box like that.

TommyBB · 01-26-2008, 03:32 PM

That's a really interesting piece.

brokesmoker · 01-26-2008, 03:45 PM

You can tell the bottom drawer handle is completely wrong...wonder what it used to look like?

SmoKerch · 01-26-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokesmoker

You can tell the bottom drawer handle is completely wrong...wonder what it used to look like?

That handle looks like it belongs on a cheap screen door.

Filliphy · 01-26-2008, 08:42 PM

I reckon looks crappy now,

if the lower drawer handle had just been a brass knob, that would look alright, but a screen door-like handle. SPEW

Guinness · 02-02-2008, 05:23 PM

IMHO this is a fake - the corner brass looks like it was added lately
I wouldn't pay 10 bucks for it

xrundog · 02-02-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinness

IMHO this is a fake - the corner brass looks like it was added lately
I wouldn't pay 10 bucks for it

I've seen some others just like it. The brass has just been screwed up pretty badly. It's a very poor restoration. If I were the seller I'd be concerned about those last few bids. Or maybe other bidders should be concerned. It's looking fishy.

xrundog · 02-03-2008, 09:10 PM

I must have this humidor thing all wrong. It sold for over $600.

I'm feeling pretty clueless.

brokesmoker · 02-04-2008, 03:36 AM

maybe the drawer handle was rose gold

Mad Dawg · 02-04-2008, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xrundog

I must have this humidor thing all wrong. It sold for over $600.

I'm feeling pretty clueless.

Many idiots haunt the e-halls of eBay, Tim.

01-26-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	What not to do with an antique humidor First: I have to say I've made some mistakes too. I've learned from them. And I started out with cheapo 50s and 60s humidors. Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=020 That is a beautiful box. Quartersawn oak circa 1890s, fantastic! The box was varnished and you can see runs on the edges. Kinda sloppy but not too bad. My main beef is what the guy did to the hardware. Burnishing with fine steel wool will usually clean it and not strip it. This looks like it was chemically treated and it is just STRIPPED! I'm guessing it was all brass plated. and the brass is just...gone. The interior would look alot better with 3/8" or even 1/4" cedar. I wish I could snag a box like that.

01-26-2008, 03:32 PM	#2
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,650	That's a really interesting piece. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

01-26-2008, 08:42 PM	#5
Filliphy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 199	I reckon looks crappy now, if the lower drawer handle had just been a brass knob, that would look alright, but a screen door-like handle. SPEW __________________ "By the cigars they smoke, and the composers they love, ye shall know the texture of men's souls." - John Galsworthy My Gallery

02-02-2008, 05:23 PM	#6
Guinness Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 113	FAKE IMHO this is a fake - the corner brass looks like it was added lately I wouldn't pay 10 bucks for it __________________ I have neither the time nor inclination to explain myself to somebody who sleeps under the very liberty that I provide I would prefer that you just say thank you and go on your way. Either way I don't give a da** what you think your entitled to

01-26-2008, 03:45 PM	#3
brokesmoker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 951	You can tell the bottom drawer handle is completely wrong...wonder what it used to look like?

02-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#8
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	I must have this humidor thing all wrong. It sold for over $600. I'm feeling pretty clueless.

02-04-2008, 03:36 AM	#9
brokesmoker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 951	maybe the drawer handle was rose gold