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MaconStreetMan

in Antiques 9 years and 3 months ago

Towel Bar Repair

I have an antique nickel towel bar which has broken along a seam. It happened previously along a different seam and I took it to…

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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

dumbogirl

in Antiques 10 years ago

Selling Italian crystal chandelier

From our brownstone — fixture looks to be from the 70’s. Italian in origin. A couple of the crystals are missing, otherwise in excellent condition.…

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Updated 10 years ago

stuntmanmike

in Antiques 10 years and 1 month ago

Pier Mirror

Hi, looking for a Pier Mirror, 29″ or less wide. Seeing stuff out of NYC but worried about damage during shipping, would prefer to deal…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

vanitygalleryinc

in Antiques 10 years and 9 months ago

Scandinavian coffee table, side tables and chairs

Scandinavian coffee table, side tables and chairs for sale. $2500 for entire set or best offer! **Authentic** wood & design. Durable and in excellent condition.…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

dumbogirl

in Antiques 10 years and 9 months ago

Right way to secure pier mirror to wall?

Hi Brownstoners, I just acquired a very tall pier mirror for our brownstone parlor. The mirror has a marble base, and will be placed between…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

meldon

in Antiques 10 years and 11 months ago

Pier Mirror for sale

We are selling a Renaissance Revival style pier mirror, c. 1875\. The dimensions of the mirror are 61W x 57H x 10D. Attached are photos,…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

meldon

in Antiques 10 years and 11 months ago

Pier Mirror for Sale

We are selling a Renaissance Revival style pier mirror, c. 1875\. The dimensions of the mirror are 61W x 57H x 10D. Attached are photos,…

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architerp

in Antiques 12 years and 5 months ago

Stainless Steel Sink & Cast-Iron Sink for Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b257db9f758-.jpg I have for sale a 2-basin cast-iron sink and a 3-basin stainless steel food service/utility sink. Asking for $200 OBO for each. They’ve been…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

dumbogirl

in Antiques 11 years and 4 months ago

Sources for Pier Mirrors?

Seeking a gilt pier mirror for my brownstone — would prefer original, but good reproductions would be ok, too. Any tips for where I could…

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Updated 11 years and 3 months ago

mousta

in Antiques 11 years and 10 months ago

FREE, 2 Wm H Jackson Fireplace Grates

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c1fb7d21c44-.jpg Found these in my basement. They are pretty heavy. I called the company. They are worth about $200 each.

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Updated 11 years and 4 months ago

rationalist

in Antiques 11 years and 10 months ago

Recommendation for Green Roof Builder

I want to recommend Gennaro Brooks-Church of EcoBrooklyn.com as a green roof builder.  We bought a house with a roof done by him and have…

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Updated 11 years and 10 months ago

housepoor

in Antiques 11 years and 10 months ago

Stained Glass Restoration and Appraisal

I have a 60″ x 40″ old stained glass window that could use some minor restoration. I’d also like to get an appriasal too. Any…

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Updated 11 years and 10 months ago

hamster

in Antiques 11 years and 10 months ago

ECB Violation

My contractor did not go to the ECB court hearing or pay the ECB fine.  The violation issues were fixed.  But the fine has gone up.  Who is…

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Updated 11 years and 10 months ago

jtv

in Antiques 11 years and 10 months ago

Need Second Opinion for Basement Flooding Issue

We need a second opinion for a flooding issue in the (recently dug out and finished) basement of a 3-story rowhouse in Carroll Gardens near…

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Updated 11 years and 10 months ago

pb

in Antiques 11 years and 11 months ago

FS: Large antique entryway mirror

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b14dfbe1b94-.jpg This is a beautiful large antique wood, beveled glass wall mirror. Dimensions — 48″ wide x 62′ tall. 53″ wide at top. Was used…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

sourcream

in Antiques 11 years and 11 months ago

Orchid Plant

I am looking to buy a few orchid plants….does anyone know a reliable florist that I may purchase a few from. Thanks.

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

TheBrooklynCarriage

in Antiques 11 years and 11 months ago

Upstate Antique / Flea Market for Memorial Day Weekend?

Does anyone have some good recommendations for antiques and/or flea markets for this upcoming weekend? Thinking about hoping in the car and exploring the Hudson…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

checklistnyc

in Antiques 12 years and 8 months ago

Curb Alert: Antique Metal Medicine Cabinet

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50515bacb002c-.jpg Curb alert for this salvaged treasure from a client — an antique metal recessed medicine cabinet.  21? x 27? Cost:  free.  Only ask that…

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Updated 12 years ago

virginiesommet

in Antiques 12 years and 1 month ago

Where can I sale my 3 Antic Wood Mantle for Fire Place?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516d5c584c0c0-.jpg Hi, Where can I sale 3 Antic Wood Mantle for Fire Place  with the mosaic tiles? They are all in beautiful antic wood and…

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Updated 12 years ago

bkbrownstone

in Antiques 12 years and 3 months ago

Brick repair inside house

The bricks on the garden floor wall by the fireplace of my brownstone has to be repaired/replaced.  Anyone know of a mason or someone who…

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Updated 12 years ago

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