This
vintage chest
was a $5.00 garage
sale find, and
in rough shape
at the time it
was found.
It's practical
usefulness was
nearly at the
end of the road,
and its future
looked very bleak
(Firewood City).
The
frame was solid
and the dovetail
joinery indicated
quality construction,
but most importantly,
its "spirit" was
whispering to me
as I looked it
over. |
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We
decided to restore
and finish it
in colors and
style to match
a young girl's
bedroom. In addition
to several hours
of detailed hand
painting, we
used antique
drawer pulls
and a beveled
glass top.
In short, we turned
this old relic
into a unique family
heirloom. Now it
makes a statement
and its spirit
is no longer whispering!
Both the young
lady and her family
are thrilled with
this piece. Its
appraised value
now exceeds $2,000! |
