|
|
Post by scatterall on Nov 26, 2009 0:33:51 GMT -5
I have a MALWA chair I got from a museum were it had been sitting for over 30 years. Dont know the age, history or were it was made. It is in immaculate original condition. Can anyone assist with value, history or any other details? I amy sell it to a collector Thanks in advance Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Michael Jones on Apr 13, 2011 8:06:07 GMT -5
Your chair would have been imported in 1927 by WD @ HO Wills from America.
I have one as well and it should have a plaque on the back of the chair about the information above. Can send you more information if you require
regards Michael
|
|
|
|
Post by Nancy on May 6, 2011 5:37:06 GMT -5
I have 2 barber chairs with a plaque on each "Made espressly for WD & HO Wills Aust Ltd" and was wanting further information on them and value.
|
|
|
|
Post by lis065 on Feb 26, 2013 7:20:57 GMT -5
I very much doubt if it is in 'Original' condition. I have an identical chair which had been always under over and clearly is showing it's age. I am a model mAker and restorer and this chair has almost certainly restored. I don't know for sure but the cast parts would have been either chrome plated or just cast in a high lustre silver finish. The upholstery looks orig. restoration is nice.
Phil
|
|
|
|
Post by lis065 on Feb 26, 2013 7:26:09 GMT -5
Michael, could I get some info as well? Cheers?
|
|
|
|
Post by waxnwaves on Mar 1, 2013 7:56:26 GMT -5
hi just found two barber chairs in a shed need some work though, one has the plaque! trying to work out the age of them they have 4 cast iron legs with no hydrolics would appreciate your help thanks  |
|
jamie
New Member
Posts: 1
|
Post by jamie on Jan 21, 2014 4:52:32 GMT -5
Hi Michael, I also have one of these chairs which has been largely restored. I just need a replacement baracket for the main foot rest. If you have any more information you rare able to send through that would be appreciated. Cheers Jamie
|
|
|
|
Post by David McCarthy on Sept 4, 2014 16:20:02 GMT -5
Hello I have a Malwa barber chair that I've almost completed a full resto on.
Will post some photos soon if anyone is keen to see the result.
Cheers
Dave
|
|
|
|
Post by Blake on Jan 23, 2016 18:17:29 GMT -5
So does anyone know the estimated value of these malwa chairs??? I'm keen to see pics Dave!
|
|
|
|
Post by Billy’s Barber on Sept 19, 2018 13:15:31 GMT -5
Have a Star chair. I refurbished it with new chrome and cleaned porcelain. Her are the photos.
|
|
|
|
Post by Edbro on Aug 10, 2021 20:45:12 GMT -5
I have two Malwa chairs and have fully restored one. I've advertised it in Perth from $2500 down to $1250 with no genuine buyers. I believe ebay, probably Chinese antique knock off's have devalued them at the moment.
Does anyone have any information about where they were actually built. We know they were imported in but where from?
|
|
|
|
Post by Jack on Jan 21, 2022 21:14:00 GMT -5
I have 2 barber chairs with a plaque on each "Made espressly for WD & HO Wills Aust Ltd" and was wanting further information on them and value. |
|
|
|
Post by Jack on Jan 21, 2022 21:14:58 GMT -5
So does anyone know the estimated value of these malwa chairs??? I'm keen to see pics Dave! |
|
|
|
Post by Jack on Jan 21, 2022 21:18:15 GMT -5
Hi, I'm just starting a restoration project on a Malwa Barber's chair. Did you redo shiny parts with chrome or nickel.
Would love photos if anyone has some.
Thanks Jack
|
|
