Thanks, although I must say I am a little disappointed, , firstly this is not an antique piece- made in China ( maybe) the frame is not of any type of wood, which should have been described clearly it is some sort of plastic, I have purchased antiques on live auctions I must say they REAL, HONEST and they specify precisely. Maybe you should go on line and have a brows {www.trademe.co.nz }.CheersLee. Responded 29 Jan 2008