wood cabinet
Solid wood cabinet with 10 felt lined drawers and two lower cabinet doors; inside cabinet spaces are metal lined; brass like metal pulls on drawers; brass latches on doors; all drawers are dovetailed wood construction; one drawer appears to be restored; overall size: 51" h, 50"w, 18"depth; unsigned. drawers are 22"w x 4.5"h x 17.5"d
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Hi Christine,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An Edwardian walnut and mahogany cigar store trade cabinet
American or English, late 19th/early 20th Century
The rectangular top with flat edge over a corresponding case fitted with two columns of five felt-lined short drawers each, over two paneled cabinet doors opening to a metal lined interior, on a box base.
Height 51 inches, width 50 inches, depth 18 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: acquired at Bouckville Antiques Fair about 20 yrs ago; previously from a Syracuse, N.Y., cigar store.
$1,200-1, 800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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A felt lining is usually to protect things like silver, ceramics and glass from being scratched while the metal (tin or lead) usually to protect the wood against something that either stores ice (to keep things cold) or liquids that might spill.
Thanks.
So might this have been in a dining room?
It's a very unusual form of dining rooom piece but I could absolutely see this in a butler's pantry; I've amended the description to include that.
Thanks
I had forgotten this but when I purchased it at Bouckville Antiques Fair about 20 yrs ago the dealer told me he had been told the cabinet came from a cigar store in Syracuse NY.
That actually makes a lot of difference as its essentially a large humidor (the metal lining keeps things dry, the felt lining protects wooden or ivory pipes etc). I'll change the description now - the input is appreciated!
The Tobacciana market (anything related to antiques or advertising for tobacco-related products) is quite strong at the moment so I thought this warranted a small increase in value. Not it's at $1,200-1,800 from $1,000-1,500.
Thanks so much for your input!
Thanks for your appraisal, but I have some questions please.
Why are the drawers lined with felt?
Why are the two cupboards lined with tin?