So, as I clean out the house of one of my cousins who passed away, I am attempting to dispose of some furniture for my Mother, inherited the house and contents. I suspect it is Widdicomb or John Widdicomb (two different companies) and I suspect it to be pre WW2. I say this because the great Uncle who bought it was a furniture designer/wood carver for them during Grand Rapids, Michigan's heyday as the Furniture Capital, and he retired back in the 60's.
I am wondering if any Mudcatters could tell me the best way to approach selling them. Is Ebay a good choice? Is there a better online auction for furniture? How about Craigslist? (when I looked at it, it didn't seem particularly well suited for antique furniture).
All tips greatly appreciated and accepted. I don't think it is terrifically valuable, but it isn't garage sale stuff either.
HERE ARE PICTURES OF THE ITEMS. I know I have to retake them, as my sister didn't quite get the focus right. I will do that, but I am posting these to give you an idea of what we are talking about. There is a William & Mary style bedset (twins) with the chest and vanity you see. There is also an oak dresser that is separate and not a part of the set. Curiously, I can find no makers marks or labels on the bedroom set, I suspect this is because Uncle Gus worked for them.
Not much musical about all this, but I just be some Mudcat minds will have something for me.