Antiques: A bonnet chest, an old print and a top hat
Q: This chest of drawers has been in our family since the 1950s. It is a fairly soft wood (maybe butternut) with handmade double leaf-shaped pulls and hand-fitted drawers. The top is a harder wood (probably not original) and the mirror was added on about 15 years ago. The piece has been somewhat distressed over the years but is still a thing of beauty and utility. Do you have any idea how old and valuable this chest might be?
Arnold, Kanata, Ontario
A: You ha
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