Hi, i have 5 ladder chairs with two ladders and cane seats that are stamped mottville cair works. Could you tell me what period they may be from and worth? They dont say union, just chair works. Expert's Assistant: I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Tell us what else you do know and the Antiques [/topics-antiques/] Appraiser will be able to better assist you. Thhey are maple two ladders on back with caning on seat. Veryy good to excellent condition stamped on the top back ladder mottville chair works Expert's Assistant: Is there anything else the Antiques Appraiser should be aware of? No not that i can say

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Hi, i have 5 ladder chairs with two ladders and cane seats that are stamped mottville cair works. Could you tell me what period they may be from and worth? They dont say union, just chair works.

Expert's Assistant: I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Tell us what else you do know and the Antiques Appraiser will be able to better assist you.

Thhey are maple two ladders on back with caning on seat. Veryy good to excellent condition stamped on the top back ladder mottville chair works

Expert's Assistant: Is there anything else the Antiques Appraiser should be aware of?

No not that i can say

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Antique Expert: Nora, ISA A.M., Fine and Decorative Arts: Renaissance through Contemporary replied 4 years ago

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Customer reply replied 4 years ago

Here it is i think.

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Customer reply replied 4 years ago

Here is stamp

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Antique Expert: Nora, ISA A.M., Fine and Decorative Arts: Renaissance through Contemporary replied 4 years ago

Hi,

Thank you for the images and for your patience.

These are early 20th century Biedermeier Revival with stylized bamboo motif chairs by Mottville Chair Works.

High value is $100 - $150 each per chairs, or $500 - $750 total for the 5 together.

You will now need to please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating.

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Antique Expert: Nora, ISA A.M., Fine and Decorative Arts: Renaissance through Contemporary replied 4 years ago

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Thanks for the positive rating! Much Appreciated.

I would be happy to help you with any items in the future.

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