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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: nikki3721 on May 14, 2011, 07:02:16 pm
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Hello all, I am looking to get more information on this piece...I'm assuming it's an old ice box/cabinet make by National Quality Cabinets. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nikki
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Oh, and I did try to find this company online and similar pieces with no luck...didn't want anyone to think I hadn't make an effort :). It was left in the house I just bought...House was built in 1915 so not sure how long it has been here or where it came from. Thanks again.
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What is inside the large bottom door ?? Hinges like that were used on many Hoosier Cabinets with no ice box !! Also there would be a drain underneath the cabinet for water as the ice melted !! Very nice piece !!! Is the roll top still there ??? Many had a roll top that allowed the open top section to hide whatever the lady was working on should company stop in !! Or so one older lady told me !!
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Nikki is there any plate or markings to signify National Quality Cabinets?
I came across a picture of a Sellers brand that looks very similar. If you find an 'S' on the latches that would signify Sellers
Also, this forum discussion might help with some clues.........
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/hobart-in/TTQOHHCQKF92H0R1J
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Nope, no drain...can't believe I didn't look for one in first place! haha here's the inside of bottom...having a hard time uploading pics for some reason.
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inside top..appears shelves on left were replaced recently
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Do you see any sign of removed fixtures in that left hand cupboard? Many held flour bins/sifters in the tall side. Still searching for National Quality.......very elusive
When Tales shows up she'll likely be able to help out or direct you........she found a lovely one and restored it to it's original beauty.
Here's an example showing the flour bin.......
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the pieces of wood that the shelves are resting on appears old, there are rub marks on the inside bottom where the bin would be. did the flour bin tilt out?
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I would think it would have to either be totally removed or tilt in order to fill ::)
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Ok, on further inspection, the roll up is there, but in need of repair and it appears that it was originally grey. All the hardware looks original with the exception of the pulls on the bottom drawers. There are no markings anywhere besides the metal plate...we pulled it away from the wall and pulled all the drawers out to examine. Where is this cabinet co?!
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Neat old Hoosier you have got there! I do not think that is an ice box, just storage. You would have melted ice water running out the door and all over the floor!
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Yeah...no icebox! This could use some TLC and look great!
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I would just restore the cabinet and use it !! Its really a nice one !!
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Tables, do you think someone just stuck the National Quality Cabinet plate on there? I cannot find a Hoosier with the glass in the cabinets either.
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I have seen Hoosier-style cabinets with glass and I've seen them with the metal ID tags, so I would bet it is original to your piece. Since nothing comes up on Google searches for the name, I am betting it was either a maker that didn't last too long, or more likely I would bet that this was the name of the retailer that sold them, rather than the maker. That happens with furniture sometimes that they are branded by the retailer.
My possum-belly Hoosier is one of the favorite pieces of furniture in our house. Love these!!
This one appears to have the same kind of glass at the tops of the doors, but I think they put wood or paper behind the glass?:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/fuo/2376647387.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/fuo/2376647387.html)
Here's a Seller's cabinet with etched glass doors for sale on my local Craigslist this morning:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/atq/2381471860.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/atq/2381471860.html)
Another really nice one with etched glass:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/2376687136.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/2376687136.html)
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I bet it is original as well. You could order them customized to your needs!!!
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Thanks so much for the info! It was in the basement of my new old house....it's a 1915 craftsmen and in an affluent neighborhood, so I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was special ordered and possibly been in the basement. WHAT A FIND! We were lucky enough to find some great pitcher/basins also.
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Just want to correct my last post...affluent then :P Now just an old neighborhood with GREAT old houses.
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Lucky You !! Great finds !! Love those old style craftsman houses !! Still have a twin arm hanging light fixture for one !!
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Mee Too! I've got A LOT of work ahead of me...previous owners thought it was a good idea to paint ALL the woodwork and even the original hardware on the doors. SAD.FACE. So needless to say I will be an expert at scraping...and more scraping. But there is light, especially after finding what I think is the original wood blinds. Might be hovering on the edge of obsession now ::)
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VERY cool find! I bet it was in use in your kitchen. How fun to have that connection to the early owners of your home!
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Congrats on the new home! There are lots of web sites/blogs on restoring a Craftsman. They are such cool homes. If you have a ton of paint there are a couple of items that may help. I found them from a Victorian Home Restoration site Tales posted a while back. http://www.ourvictorianhouse.com/ReceptionHall.htm Grab a cup of coffee and read about a fab restoration there. Not the same style but you're sure to encounter a few of the same issues.
Back to paint... I am dying to know if these products work so if you have a reason to use, you must give a thorough report! ;D
For detail work try this: Peel Away 7. Good for Oil, Latex and Lead based paint. Safely removes several layers at once. Google it to find the company but if click on Corbels in the above link you will see how it worked on a plaster casting. AMAZING! A bit farther down on that page, he describes how to replicate missing wood details as well....
Go to the home page and you'll see a link to original hardware restoration...
If you have a ton of paint, this may be worth the investment. http://www.air-nailers.com/spr.htm It'll run about $400 but you can always sell on eBay when done. Should easily sell for $200+ so the initial outlay is big but savings in time and effort may be worth it. Here is a You Tube vid of a similar product. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1omQA6PAE0&feature=related (May be same product but UK version)
Enjoy your new home! Would love to see pics of your work in the projects page or if you start a blog, let us know!
Oh! and here is another discussion of paint strippers posted here: http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php/topic,8356.0.html
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Thanks Oceans!!!! I will be sure to post some pictures and some painful, yet rewarding editorials on the processes I use. STAY TUNED.