Featured Victorian shoe closet or some other original purpose?

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  1. www.mclarenauction.com

    www.mclarenauction.com Member

    Stunning! Love that it has been in the family for so long!
     
    www.mclarenauction.com, May 1, 2020
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    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Thanks, but uh...do you mean The Book of Insects???? :) :):bucktooth::rolleyes::hilarious::hilarious:
     
    Ghopper1924, May 1, 2020
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    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    I appreciate the kind words!! The bookcase is in my home office, and it's my privilege to gaze on it when I get tired of work. The patina is especially rich; I like to imagine all the hands that have passed over it and all the people that have stored books in it for the past 150+ years.
     
    Ghopper1924, May 1, 2020
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  4. komokwa

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    That's the one !!!:playful:
     
    komokwa, May 1, 2020
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    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    OMG. If Komo ever leaves this site then I'M QUITTING! How many people on Earth have that kind of a sense of humor??? :) :) :) :)
     
    Ghopper1924, May 1, 2020
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    You do me a great honor my friend !!!
    & I'm glad I could make your day a little brighter..! :D
     
    komokwa, May 1, 2020
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Oh...& please don't quit on my account....you're too well liked here !!!!
     
    komokwa, May 1, 2020
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  8. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    That is wonderful!! Hopefully there is someone in the family who will take care of this piece in the future.
     
    bercrystal, May 1, 2020
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  9. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    That's an insult to insects! :stinkyfeet::wideyed::android:
     
    Darkwing Manor, May 2, 2020
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