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    Posted 8 years ago

    shareurpas…
    (318 items)

    So I found this table about 4 years ago sitting out by someone's trash. I'm guessing no one else picked it up because of it's lovely color. I am so glad I could see beyond it, swoop, in my car. It's 26" tall x 14" wide. Most of the paint just peels off, I think that would be oil based? Someone carved in the top of it too but with the sander, it's not too hard to remove. Any ideas on what I should use to clean this up would be appreciated.

    (I'm in the process of renting a booth in a little local mall here and getting things ready, most of which I haven't even posted here). Anyway, I finally decide to look closely at the brass oval tab attached to the foot of the table, so I remove the paint to see and it says "Roycrofter East Aurora, N.Y." I immediately thought of CW's one and only Roycroftbooks . When I looked it up, I was pleasantly surprised to see the dates of 1895-1938 and the reference to a 13th century bookbinder. Here is that reference named Roycroft Furniture Collection:

    The Roycroft community of artisans, founded by Elbert Hubbard, operated a printing press and built handmade furniture between 1895 and 1938 in East Aurora, N.Y. Most Roycroft pieces are easily identified by either the orb and cross insignia or the incised "Roycroft" name.

    Hubbard selected the name Roycroft in honor of the 17th century printers Samuel and Thomas Roycroft. The Roycroft insignia was borrowed from the monk Cassidorius, a 13th century bookbinder and illuminator.

    The construction style of Roycroft furniture uses high-quality wood joined by pegs, pins and mortise-and-tenon joints. A 1904 Roycroft furniture catalog states that the workers' aim in making furniture was to embody three elements in each piece: simplicity of design, the highest quality of workmanship and durability.

    Now I'm more curious Mr. Roycroftbooks! Talk to me ;)

    Thanks for looking!

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    1. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 8 years ago
      It really does look like mission style I have seen in books. Should be dazzling when refinished. Its a beaute ! Wonderful to have it signed !! Love to you !
    2. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Vandalism. What a project. Should be professionally done ???
    3. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 8 years ago
      vetraio50 is probably right. Now to find a decent "pro" is the hard part.
    4. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 8 years ago
      Phil and vetraio thank you for the love and I agree with all you said! I actually do know someone that could do a beautiful job, but I'll have to convince him to do it at my house or it may just end up missing! On second thought, I'll find a good shop...
    5. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 8 years ago
      Alfredo, I'd love to see a photo if you still have it. Sounds like it was by the same curb! lol Thank you for the love and comment.
    6. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 8 years ago
      Thanks all for the loves:
      aura
      nutsabotas6
      Caperkid
      ho2cultcha
      fortapache
      blunderbuss2
      mikelv85
      antiquerose
      Nicefice
      AnneLanders
      NevadaBlades
      Brunswick

      much appreciated!!!
    7. Trey Trey, 8 years ago
      Cool find:) Roy will love it !!
    8. SEAN68 SEAN68, 8 years ago
      stunning and how did I miss this beauty!! jealous here!!
    9. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 7 years ago
      Thanks for the love!
    10. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 7 years ago
      you might try sending an email to some of these roycroft collector's thier very nice and help full and will give you a good advice .. good luck
      http://roycroftbooks.org/my_favorite_links.htm
    11. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 7 years ago
      Here's what yours is selling for ...smiling
      https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/side-tables/three-roycroft-journey-tables-book-stands/id-f_759749/?utm_content=control&gclid=CP34s5u9x9ECFdGFswodqCEPRA
    12. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 7 years ago
      I put up a post for you ...
    13. Mrstyndall Mrstyndall, 7 years ago
      Trash to treasure, I would say :))
    14. legacytreasures, 7 years ago
      I have the same bookshelf. I started looking up the maker's mark and am amazed at the value! Mine was purchased at an estate sale by my grandparents, probably in the 1960s. It is in beautiful, although not quite in original condition. My grandfather, a gifted craftsman, refinished the top. The top is slightly lighter than the rest. (I think the contrast makes it even more attractive.) The rest is in original condition-- no chartreuse paint. ( ;
    15. Gillian, 7 years ago
      Thank goodness they ran out of green paint.

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