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ATTACH A PICTURE of the item to receive an accurate, timely, and complete response to your query.  Without CLEAR MULTIPLE VIEW pictures at least 800 x 600 pixels, pictures I cannot identify woods, styles, age, authenticity, or help with repair and/or refinishing questions, nor accurately answer your queries.    Send CLEAR MULTIPLE pics to bobklein1@cox.net; jpg format only as attachments, NO ALBUMS, NO ZIP files,  Please include the original question with the email.  thanks You will ask for values and I will give you current market values, I will not give you 'feel good' values.
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robert klein

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In regards to antique, vintage and collectible furniture I can help with wood identification, styles, age, and periods. As with all things, looking at pictures is not as good as actually handling the object. I am a qualified to answer questions about repair, restoration, refinishing, finishes, coatings, stains, historical coatings and materials. SEND PICTURES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR THE QUESTION WILL LIKELY BE REJECTED.

Experience

I have been in the antiques furniture and restoration business for 40 years and have continued my education in the trade by attending workshops and seminars through the Smithsonian, MESDA, and other organizations.

Organizations
Professional Refinishers Groop, Int. AIC

Education/Credentials
BA Florida State University 1970 BA University of West Florida 1971

Past/Present Clients
This is a list of people that i know personally across the country that are competent, knowledgeable and skilled refinishers, restorers and conservators. AL Elberta Jim Cole Antique Works; AZ Phoenix Hal Resnikoff The Village Woodsmith; CA Fort Bragg Joe Amaral Wood Finish Services; CA San Clemente Michele Rosen Michele Rosen Woodfinishing & Conservation; CT Bridgeport Jim Young Old Gold Furniture Restoration; GA Atlanta Brian Hillman Hillman's Restoration; GA Bogart Fred McLean McLean's Refinishing; GA Atlanta Alan Noel A. Noel Furniture Refinishing; GA Atlanta Brian Webster Brian Webster; KS Topeka Dave Macfee Macfee Refinishing; KS Topeka Ben Myre Macfee Refinishing; MA West Newbury Bruce Hamilton Bruce Hamilton Antique Restoration; MA Dedham Robert Judd Judd Refinishing; MD Monrovia Kevin Hancock Hancock Piano Restorations; MI Armada Al Venditelli Armada Furniture Services LLC; MN Bemidji Don MacKinnon MacKinnon Woodworks; NC Winston Salem Martin O'Brien Martin O'Brien Cabinetmaker; NY Holbrook Dean Camenares East End Wood Strippers; NY Brooklyn Emily MacDonald Korth Emily MacDonald-Korth; NY Latham Mike Mascelli Fine Upholstery; OR The Dalles Frank Laroque LaRoque's Wood Shop; SC Charleston Paul Garbarini Heirloom Finishes; TN Oak Ridge David Reeves Classic Furniture Restorations; TX Aledo Joe Hornor Little Jack Horner's Furniture Restoration; TX Houston Fred Woodall Fred Woodall Repair Service; VA Roanoke Dick Patch Astonish Antique Restoration; WI Milwaukee Bill Balsiger Artisan Restorations;

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