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Old 07-01-2006, 09:28 PM   #1
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Old Crown Molding $$$$$


Hey guys (and girls) I'm a paint contractor in Mass. and my latest job is a Victorian 1800s'. My customer and I did a trade for me to include her barn in the project...She's got ALOT of crown molding probably 12 fters some new (expensive wood) and some from the 1800's - crown w/ the teeth the stuffs in great shape some like new.... also got alot of doors prehung with the caseings ... I think they are old also... they are 6 panel and solid. well I now own all the wood... is there a market for that stuff? who would I call? are any of you interested?
probably 30 to 50 peices of crown and different detailed millwork
also an old garage door with antique hinges and stuff
also a horse drawn cart from the 1800's and a model t ford I think...
the wood is what i realy need info or offers on cuz thats what I own..
feal free to give me some suggestions or leave me a message and I'll forward my tel# Thanx, Steve

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Old 07-03-2006, 08:35 AM   #2
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Re: Old Crown Molding $$$$$


Sounds like you stumbled upon some treasure
There are companies who deal with antique moldings and such. Being in the northeast I'm sure there are several of them. I see people going to these places all the time on TV...
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Old 07-03-2006, 08:18 PM   #3
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The "teeth stuff" is actually called DENTALS. Just an fyi. Good luck.

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