HELP! I need info about this antique barber chair!

[mollykodii]

OK - by my own admittance, I don't know a thing about antiques or barber chairs, so I am asking for help on this. Thanks in advance.

This old barber chair was left behind by the seller of our house - 22 years ago, where it has resided since. I am looking for any info as to its rarity, what its worth in its present unrestored condition, whether this chair would be worth restoring, and if so any names or locations I could contact for this procedure. As I said, I KNOW NOTHING about restoring antiques in general, let alone something as specific as this chair. Any info would be GREATLY appreciated.

Here is what I know:
Cast onto the upper base is: PAT. MAY 1901
It has a Eugene Berninghaus Co. oval manufacturer's plate
It appears to be made out of hardwood and steel (and iron?)- NO PORCELAIN
The chair maintains its full reclining position as shown - obviously something is broken
The footrest mount bracket is broken
The Hydraulic pump (?-long lever right side?) does nothing - but I can feel slight resistance at The end of the forward movement when operated
It is missing the wooden adornment on the front left side
HEAVY undecorated round base and pedestal

I have pics to help with the info., and will send them if you email me at:
[e-mail]
I don't have a place to put them on the internet, that's why I can't get them displayed here. Sorry.

Lastly, if anyone is interested in purchasing the chair, please email me.

Thanks again, mollykodii

[Jim]

What picture, you didn't attach one?

[mollykodii]

Like my original post said, I don't have a URL to "hold" the images, so I can't attach an them. If you send an email to

[e-mail]

I'll reply with the pics.

[ginalr2006]

a Harley Davidson shop will know o a crome refinisher and any upolstery professional can re-cover it!