Ebony Smokers Cabinet By G H CLARK.......Valuation.........Please Help

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  1. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    Hi all, I have just bought a fantastic solid ebony smokers cabinet, the cabinet was the first piece the cabinetmaker made for himself in around 1910-1920. It has been in the same family ever since. It came with a photo of the maker and some documentation, (newspaper ads and patent slips all in the name of the cabinetmaker) I have no reason to think this isn't true or real (a rare find). According to the seller he made chairs and a table for Manchester Town Hall. I am yet to do research on the actual maker but I'm assuming he isn't famous for any reason, I am trying to find any comparable piece for a valuation but I can't find a single one anywhere else made from solid ebony. The cabinet has solid ebony apart from the back, the glass has a very deep bevel, the handles are cast brass and all in wonderful condition apart from a small shrinkage crack that travels 3 inches along the top and stable (common with ebony) The photos do not do it justice, taken tonight quickly while my Son was asleep in the same room lol
    I would really appreciate any help or guesses to it's value?

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  2. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Wow! Beautiful!!

    One of a kind, so difficult to find comparable values.
     
  3. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    Thank you, I know right lol, the photos make it look different colors but in real life it looks mat black all over
     
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  4. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!!!! One can just SEE the thickness of the GLASS!!!!!
     
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  5. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    Yes the glass is very thick, I think he used the thick glass to get a deep bevel.
     
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