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  1. Kessyn

    Kessyn Member

    We are cleaning out my husband’s grandpa’s basement and found this cabinet. We are hoping to be able to find out when it was probably made so we know which family member originally had it. I cannot seem to find writing anywhere on it. It does open with the skeleton key pictured. Any help is welcome! Thanks

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    Kessyn, Apr 14, 2020
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Mass produced Golden Oak circa 1910 give or take . Its really quite pretty and a wonderful size .
     
    johnnycb09, Apr 14, 2020
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  3. Kessyn

    Kessyn Member

    Thank you so much for your quick response!
     
    Kessyn, Apr 14, 2020
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  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    It's a glass front book case.
    American oak.
    1890s-early 1900s. Pre WWI

    Nice and in good condition.
    Hope you plan to keep it in the family. Unfortunately, right now value is not as high as it used to be.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Apr 15, 2020
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Well duh.
    I just read your title. You knew it was a bookcase. Sorry.
     
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    clutteredcloset49, Apr 15, 2020
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  6. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Nice!

    At least there still seems to be some demand for bookcases, unlike other furniture forms.
     
    Ghopper1924, Apr 15, 2020
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  7. Kessyn

    Kessyn Member

    That’s okay, thank you for your help! Yes, we are working on cleaning it up so we can start using it :)
     
    Kessyn, Apr 15, 2020
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  8. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Perfect. It's a lovely piece.
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Apr 15, 2020
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  9. Janice Nicholls

    Janice Nicholls Active Member

    We have a lovely Child's Chair made from similar wood with wonderful covering. Thank you all, was wondering about the wood and how old it might be!
     
    Janice Nicholls, Apr 15, 2020
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  10. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Create another thread and show us
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Apr 15, 2020
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