Bob Klein writes:

 

I have worked on fewer than 5 of these screens that were of any

value or age.  This is the best I have had the pleasure of dealing

with and all signs tell me it has some age to it, unlike most that

were for the tourist trade.  It went through hurricane Ivan and as

you can see is in need of some care.  It belongs to a good client,

high end condo and is part of the furnishings in the owners

lounge.  I have done a lot of projects for the group.

My question is this, aside from the normal things you look for to

help determine age, what specifically am I to look for to date

this?  All signs tell me at least 1900-1920 but it is more a feeling

and judgment from crazing, hardware, thickness, quality and

types of layers and such.

Thanks y'all

Bob Klein
Pensacola, Fl