Possible Lincoln artifact discovered!

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(06-21-2016 06:53 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  Truth to be told my antique furniture has lots of similarly looking marks from over a century of usage, moving, kitty paws and wood worms. Maybe it doesn't come over clearly in the photos, but how do you determine these are "etchings" rather than traces of use?

The back panel where most of the etchings are is 1/2" inset. You'll notice on our webpage that the chest of drawers is in immaculate condition except for the etchings, which leads me to believe that the piece has been set with its rear to the wall and was used very little, if at all. Just my opinion.