American Cabinetmakers: Marked American Furniture: 1640-1940

by William C. Ketchum Jr.

Book Overview

The first book to catalog and illustrate American furniture that bears the signature, label, brand, impression, or ink stamp of its maker. An essential reference for all serious collectors, antiques dealers, auctioneers, and researchers.Iillustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517595621
• ISBN13: 9780517595626
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Please let me know if my mark is included in the book

Hi RJB,Wondering if you could tell me if the marking on my dining chairs is in the book American Cabinetmakers:Marked American Furniture.The mark is on the corner blocks (under the seat cushion) and are pressed into the wood. The mark is "F. C." It also has the roman numerals (I), (II), (III) etc. but I've read those markings were used to match the chair with the seat cushion.The Santa Clara Library system doesn't have the book, and I don't want to buy it unless the "F.C." mark is included.Thanks, Jean

A Classic In American Antique Furniture

"American Cabinetmakers" catalogues marked American furniture from 1640-1940 and is an unparalleled reference book for antique collectors and dealers. The information is organized alphabetically for easy reference. Each cabinetmaker's entry contains information about his furniture markings. The marks take many forms from a name or initials scratched into wood, a hand-stamped brand in pencil, ink, paint, or chalk to elaborate labels made of paper and metal. Additional information about his life and work is often provided and there are numerous black and white photographs of furniture and cabinetmaker marks. There are over 1,600 artisans included in the book and photographs of 400 marked pieces. It's a treasure!