needs to be cleaned up. Has some nicks in it. other than that it is in great shape.
If I was you, I would do some looking on ebay or similiar auction sites….should help to establish a market value.

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I just got an old Lane Cedar Chest which I believe may have been stored in a damp basement. To remove the odor, will sanding it take care of the problem? I thought about putting baking soda in it,but wasn't sure if that would also draw out the cedar smell…
Sanding the chest with a [...]

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Probably not much. It's not yet an antique. And there's lots of Lanestuff available. Both of these things make the value go down. It's most likely more valuable to you than the 75 bucks you might get if you tried to sell it to one of those stores that resells furniture. They'll only mark it [...]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/WALNUT-CARVED-CEDAR-CHEST-BY-LANE_W0QQitemZ320166975108QQihZ011QQcategoryZ63580QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Before refinishing, have it appraised. Ask the appraiser which way they feel would be best for the chest. Sometimes leaving it the way it is and just giving it a good cleaning is best.

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I have a 1957 and it’s in perfect condition. It’s just another piece of furniture.

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Well, the antique world is brand-new to me, and I bought the chest because it will be both pretty and useful in our bedroom.
The actual value is of secondary importance to us; still, it would be great to know the value of this piece and other pieces that we have around the house.
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