Unique Tweak

09/30/2026

Jacques and Hay furniture Company started their furniture making business in Toronto in 1835. The firm became Robert Hay & Co. in 1870. The dresser has the original makers mark, Jacques and Hay
"we aim for perfection", on the inside of the drawer which places this dresser from 1870 or earlier as when the firm became Robert Hay & Co they used a different makers mark. Constructed with beautiful dark walnut, tongue and groove drawers, original handles, original drawers and bottoms with the original finish inside the drawers.
Restored to the original finish with hand rubbed Danish oil. The drawers run smoothly. This beautiful dresser has one smaller drawer followed by two deeper drawers atop a large deep bottom drawer.
This style is a rare find. The dresser has estimates between $1500-$3500. It is at least 156 yrs old and will last another 100 plus years. Quality made.
Pick up in Truemanville ©
$1870.00

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Lots of 150 yr old gunk taken off!

09/23/2026

The handles just add so much elegance to this dresser! I didn’t add any top coat, just left the Danish oil with its beautiful satin sheen. When the light hits it at different angles you can see one half dark the other light and then switch sides and it goes the opposite, very cool!
ChatGPT background of course, I haven’t won my millions yet for my own Manor lol.

09/21/2026

Just a sneak peek! Refinished with Danish oil dark walnut! I’m polishing up the original hardware and then tomorrow on goes the wipe on polyurethane to finish! I still can’t believe this beauty is at least 156 yrs old!

08/30/2026

Well well well! Look what we have acquired! A beautiful Jacques and Hay’s 4 drawer highboy!
From Google:

Authentic 19th-century Jacques & Hay highboy dressers are highly sought-after Canadian antiques, but there are currently no active public retail listings specifically for a 4-drawer variant. Because Jacques & Hay Furniture Manufacturers operated from 1835 to 1885, genuine pieces only surface occasionally through estate sales, local classifieds, and specialized antique dealers.Recent authentic Jacques & Hay highboys and tallboys sold on platforms like Etsy Canada and regional markets like Facebook Marketplace for their exceptional solid black walnut craftsmanship and historical value. Authentic Jacques & Hay 4-drawer highboy dressers are considered rare and highly valuable Canadian antiques.While Jacques & Hay was the largest and most dominant furniture manufacturer in British North America during its operational peak from 1835 to 1885, surviving pieces in good condition—especially vertical chests like highboys and tallboys—are increasingly scarce today.
This is exciting! I noticed the makers mark inside the drawer of course after I started to sand but I had to sand off the old varnish because of wear and tear and a sticky stain on top and inside the drawer. But after doing research, returning it to a professional (me? lol) finish which I am doing, it will retain its value. The research says this dresser was made in 1870! WTF!! It is so solid and heavy. Look at this beautiful black walnut grain that I brought to light! I’m gonna be busy haha.

08/21/2026

Another background ( which I wish was my house!) I just love this chair!

08/20/2026

Just about finished this for Alora’s room! Just a cool background to show it off lol

08/11/2026

Sold to a very lovely lady!

Up for grabs! ❤️ Five drawer tall boy.
Beautiful blue with gold highlights, original hardware, solid wood! 4 nice ample drawers with slightly smaller top drawer, all lined.
Asking 300.00 🙂
Measurements:
34” wide
17 1/2” deep
47” high

08/07/2026

Just some quick pics ! I’ll stage it later. Finished up this lovely five drawer that was given to us by a wonderful lady who bought a dresser for her daughter! John worked his magic and repaired it and I chose this lovely blue with gold highlights and polished up the original hardware and made the key hole covers. I lined the drawers to compliment the colours. ❤️