Clues to Dating Antiques #3

How a dovetail joint looks can help you get an idea about how old a piece is.

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[HoschtonBoy]

I thought the girls were going to climb up your leg.

[terminal99]

@HoschtonBoy They are curious little animals - always looking to see what's going on around them. Will

[ArizonaPublic]

Thanks Will... Don't forget to mention the screws and the type of glue along with the staining... All are clues that can not be ignored.

[terminal99]

@ArizonaPublic Good point! Will

[Johnnyrockva]

good info...thanks brother!

keep stacking that copper!!!

[terminal99]

@Johnnyrockva Thanks! One day we will be rewarded for our efforts. Will

[terminal99]

@Urbandiggers Thanks! I like your videos also. Will

[terminal99]

@TheNinjaPicker Too bad it was plated. Will

[terminal99]

@thisisunreal1 Good point! Will

[thisisunreal1]

I have seen some modern furniture with dovetail joinery but, you have to pay through the teeth to get this stuff & the precission of the dovetail is exact due to it being machine manufactured. As far as older, drawered type furniture, I usually wouldn't even look at an item that did not have dovetail joints.

[TheNinjaPicker]

Thanks Will, I used your tip on phillps head screws the other day to date a German magnifying glass I had, noticed it was silver plated also haha

[Urbandiggers]

great tips as always.thanks a ton..

The Urban Diggers are big fans!!!