The method of appraising, which included identification of origin, quality and so on, are very similar from discipline to discipline. Having been an appraiser for over 30 years, here are a few ideas. There are a number of quality books on antique furniture that you might look into. the names escape me for the moment but two brothers, both antique furniture experts, have written at least one if not more books on this subject. One word of caution. Experts do disagree all the time so do proper research, compile evidence to support your assumption and see where the facts lead. For a multitude of reasons, even with hallmarks, the supposed origin of your piece may or may not be genuine. Laurence Lance Certified Gemologist Appraiser In a message dated 6/13/2010 11:18:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tmiller@pirs.org writes: I don't know the answer to your question, but I know that there are specific nuances to the style of a piece that will reveal to a competent appraiser whether it was made in Connecticut or New York. Sometimes they can even identify the exact maker by a unique characteristic like a certain curve, the size of a leg or foot, the type of wood, etc. It would be worth having a knowledgeable appraiser look at it. You might need to insure it if it turns out to be a very valuable piece. Would love to hear the end of the story someday. Tink At 08:20 AM 6/13/10, you wrote: >A mahogany Chippendale Queen Ann style lowboy has come down in our >family that I believe came from John Landon's >home on Landon Rd. in Eaton. My question to listers: Was my lowboy >probably made in Eaton area, or would it be more likely to have come >from the previous generation. John Landon came from Salisbury CN. Was >Chippendale style furniture made in Madison County in the 1840's? By >chance, does anyone know what John Landon's business was? Thanks, Ted >Landon in Wisconsin! > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >NYMADISO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYMADISO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message