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Posted 7 months ago
Manikin
(306 items)
I received this from my grandmother .it has never been refinished and when buzzbuzz posted theirs I for first time in 20 years see a label on mine hard to read but pat date is clear Sept 29 1894, last number looks like 4 very hard to read ' It also says it will solve and then hard to read the bottom of label says Rev. and Barsly Tap or Bible Table ? and a line above something by maybe a co. Anyway it dates the table and I wonder if it was for a church ?
Has glass claw feet and does have a bit of carved design on sides .The top is several pieces of wood glued together not sold piece of wood
Here is what I found since posting
http://en.wikicollecting.org/conrey-birely-table-company
The Conrey & Birely Table Company was an American furniture manufacturer that was located in Shelbyville and in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company later changed its name to the Davies & Birely Table Company.
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Brief history & description
Founded by Jacob Conrey and Charles Birely, the Conrey & Birely Table Company was established in 1874 and began operation in a building that had been abandoned by the DePrez Furniture Company when they moved to a larger property. The factory was badly damaged by fire in 1875 but when rebuilt it was the largest exclusive centre table and library table factory in the world and had over five-hundred employees.
The Conrey & Birely Table Company specialised in a knock-down table which included a unique furniture leg attachment patented invention. This allowed the company to produce furniture using “knock-down” construction, a simple method that required almost no tools or equipment.
The company’s name changed to the Davies & Birely Table Company in 1901, when Charles Davies became president of the firm.
The company ceased trading completely in 1909.
Guide to collectors
Conrey & Birely Table Company products are extremely rare and instances of them being sold through auction houses are uncommon. However, when they do appear at auctions, pieces generally sell between $150 and $250.
Generally, items that are in good condition and are of higher quality are more valuable than items that are in need of restoration. However, should a Conrey & Birely Table Company piece need restoring, then collectors are urged to contact professional restorers.
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http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/73801-parlor-table?in=activity#comment-256874
thanks for posting this....very similar to what I have....
is the top made of various widths of nice grain wood?
Yes it is Buzz I will add that photo and remove one but wood is same .
Marvelous! So happy that you have this! : )
Hi Manikin, nice table, my wife would love it as she allways looked at these in the antique stores. It actually looks like it says C_ _ REY & BIBELY TABLE CO.
stunniing table manikin , very beautiful i love it :)
hpw are you today manikin?
Thanks for asking bellin not so hot:-( wish I could say better but I am trying to get on here once a day for a brief look . Keep the prayers coming buddy xoxo and I know Scott will to :-)
RJW your eyes are better than mine thanks ! I thought it looks like Rey after photo in person it looks like Rev . But We at least could date it that shows up. I love this little table next to sofa just right size . Thanks for the love
Thank you Phil,leighannrn ,official.Kerry,MiKKo ,petey,mustang,longings,blunder,sanhardin,chrissylovescats,mrmaj,buzzbuzz,walksoft,
Thanks for all the loves I hope I didn't miss any of you if I did sorry and jut know I appreciated every love !!!!!!!!!!! Ok back to bed :-(
EJW here is what I think company name maybe . It makes sense part of rey is missing it should have conrey in front of name
http://en.wikicollecting.org/conrey-birely-table-company
The Conrey & Birely Table Company was an American furniture manufacturer that was located in Shelbyville and in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company later changed its name to the Davies & Birely Table Company.
Table of Contents
Brief history & description
Guide to collectors
Value
See also
Latest News
Brief history & description
Founded by Jacob Conrey and Charles Birely, the Conrey & Birely Table Company was established in 1874 and began operation in a building that had been abandoned by the DePrez Furniture Company when they moved to a larger property. The factory was badly damaged by fire in 1875 but when rebuilt it was the largest exclusive centre table and library table factory in the world and had over five-hundred employees.
The Conrey & Birely Table Company specialised in a knock-down table which included a unique furniture leg attachment patented invention. This allowed the company to produce furniture using “knock-down” construction, a simple method that required almost no tools or equipment.
The company’s name changed to the Davies & Birely Table Company in 1901, when Charles Davies became president of the firm.
The company ceased trading completely in 1909.
Guide to collectors
Conrey & Birely Table Company products are extremely rare and instances of them being sold through auction houses are uncommon. However, when they do appear at auctions, pieces generally sell between $150 and $250.
Generally, items that are in good condition and are of higher quality are more valuable than items that are in need of restoration. However, should a Conrey & Birely Table Company piece need restoring, then collectors are urged to contact professional restorers.
Dear Manikin, I am so sorry you're feeling bad! I will pray harder. Rest. xxoxx
hello manikin, get well soon hun , and will keep in our prayers :) have a relaxing day:)
Thank you Sean xoxo
Thank you Phil ! and Glad card finally arrived wow that took a long time !
Hope you're felling better! Beautiful table!! Thanks for sharing it...
Hello Manikin: I, too have been away for a while. I'm sorry to hear your not feeling well. Keep in touch. Hang in there, we are all sending up Prayers for your Quick recovery. Love you Mani !
Thank you toolate and musik for the love and most important thank you for wishing me a recovery . Great people on CW !
Thank you mattyG :-)
Thank you chevy and bratjdd :-)
Thank you ttom :-)
The legs on table look like the ones I bought in Texas!! See my posting! I want to make a table when I can find the right top!!
thank you toracat I can't wait to see yours with top on it :-))