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NULL NULL
(@stu-barrowgmail-com)
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28/02/2007 4:21 pm  

Robert, thanks for the link....
Robert, thanks for the link. To me that does confim its Merrow origin as the side chrome sections with allen/hex bolts seem to be typical of Merrow.
The sideboard wasn't mega-money (well, enough for me) and, even though, I agree the Rosewood pieces are fab, I also liked the Teak, it goes pretty well with my existing decor but still manages to make a statement.
Hindsight is great regarding asking the seller prior to bidding but, hey, you live and learn!
I have no intention of selling it on, I only hope it's providence can be confirmed when my children inherit it one day!


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Robert Leach
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28/02/2007 4:32 pm  

Hi Boden
Yes, I'm sure of it now too..
It is a lovely sideboard..and I'm sure you'll enjoy it 🙂


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Robert Leach
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28/02/2007 4:34 pm  

Re: provenance
Why not print out the auction page - and keep it in the sideboard ?


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NULL NULL
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28/02/2007 4:39 pm  

Good Idea!!
At least that...
Good Idea!!
At least that way, I can show I had the best intentions of purchasing a Merrow!
Anyway, thanks so much for all your help. I had done extensive Google searches regarding Merrow and didn't find much, if any, information. I do hope someone produces a definitive listing one day.
My father-in-law just bought me a book on Knoll, now I'm looking at some Florence Knoll pieces but they're a bit out of my budget at the moment....maybe one day; along with a nice Eames office chair!


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NULL NULL
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28/02/2007 4:51 pm  

appalling english
i wish I hadn't written providence rather than provenance!


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NULL NULL
(@yunus_i_khanhotmail-com)
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01/03/2007 1:53 pm  

Merrow?
I agree with Robert, that the high cabinet does look like a merrow design. The sideboard I am not so sure about. I do not see the similarities between the pieces. The hinges are also different.
It is very easy for sellers to add Merrow Associates to any piece of 1970's furniture with chrome. I have seen Howard Miller, Plunkett well documented pieces listed as Merrow (and not just as a search tag). Its very difficult to prove a seller has deliberately mislead.
As your seller has attributed a designer to the piece I would definitely be asking how he has come to this conclusion.
The V&A hold copies of Merrow Associates sales catalogues from the 70's! It will be hard to find a better reference then this. You are allowed to photograph the catalogues....


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azurechicken (USA)
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02/03/2007 7:03 am  

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It has a charming astringency,I can tell it is of very good quality by the photos alone...


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azurechicken (USA)
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02/03/2007 7:14 am  

OH
this Plunkett is he Mary Quants husband?


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