Eric Magness
New member
Need help trying to identify the specific veneer on a dining suite I am restoring for a client. This is a Berkey & Gay dining suite circa 1915, constructed of American black walnut with what appears to be claro walnut veneer on the tops of the sideboard, server and dining table. This is a high end dining suite with classical hand carvings. The suite belonged to the great-grandfather of the client and was originally put into service at the Printup Hotel in Gadsden, Alabama in the early 1900s. The hotel was owned by the great-grandfather at that time. Also needing an appraiser knowledgeable of this high end furniture in order to give client an estimated insurance value. I have been thru internet and P4A to find comparables and have not been able to locate anything. Any assistance would be most appreciated.
