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Antique Questions Forum / Re: hoosier cabinet

« on: April 11, 2013, 07:11:54 am »

wow i wish they were that cheap here .seems everything in canada is overpriced as an antique.Will post some pics when i get it inside tonight.i found a newspaper clipping online talking about the barnet company here in refrew.It opened in 1903, sold a few times to other people and finally closed in 1936. No wonder i cant find any info on this specific cabinet.lol nice cabinet in the garage picture.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: hoosier cabinet

« on: April 10, 2013, 08:10:06 pm »

Well 5 hours later and im home with it. It looks way nicer in the picture than it does in real life.It looks white yet it's biege.A little worn here and there..has a recipe bracket inside and tin drawer liner thats it.No stamp in the back.Just metal tag in front.Sitting in garage till tomorrow.I guess they have had it for years...was an older retired couple in a farm house.Needs a little tlc but im happy. thanks for the advise though , greatly appreciated. Got it for $350 instead of $400

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: hoosier cabinet

« on: April 10, 2013, 01:40:37 pm »

Thanks Rauville , interesting read. Yes mart it looks nice but unfortunatley it seems around here people take advantage of antiques and prices soar for crap for tourists.This cabinet doesnt have any extras either.Just bare bones. Complete cabinets go for much much more.I almost had one for $100 but missed by half a day.I can get one with flour sifter and sugar , also a few spice bottles .A "sellers" but they want$1000. So i guess i'll take a chance and mayby it will be a diamond in the rough. Thanks again

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Antique Questions Forum / hoosier cabinet

« on: April 10, 2013, 10:45:52 am »

I am about to drive three hours one way tonight to buy a hoosier cabinet.I am having reserves of buying this one as i can not find any info on "barnet" .was hoping someone may have some info before i make this purchase and regret it. thanks so much
heres the link..  http://barrie.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-furniture-hutches-display-cabinets-Antigue-Hoosier-W0QQAdIdZ466123902