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Old Thurston's Bagatelle table - HELP
Hi Everybody.
I would be very grateful if anyone could give me any information or opinions about an old Thurston's free standing Bagatelle table I have purchased recently.
I contacted Thurston's and they say the serial number 661, which is stamped into the table, is early 1800's. However, there is a very worn stenciled 'Thurston's of Liverpool' badge which seems to depict a gold medal. I understand that Thurston's were awarded a gold medal in 1851.
There is also what I take to be the craftsman's name stamped onto three of the legs; R.W Hacker.
I would really like to know more about this before I being its restoration.
There are some photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100038717@N07/?saved=1
Many thanks.
Gary!
I would be very grateful if anyone could give me any information or opinions about an old Thurston's free standing Bagatelle table I have purchased recently.
I contacted Thurston's and they say the serial number 661, which is stamped into the table, is early 1800's. However, there is a very worn stenciled 'Thurston's of Liverpool' badge which seems to depict a gold medal. I understand that Thurston's were awarded a gold medal in 1851.
There is also what I take to be the craftsman's name stamped onto three of the legs; R.W Hacker.
I would really like to know more about this before I being its restoration.
There are some photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100038717@N07/?saved=1
Many thanks.
Gary!