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Antique Questions Forum / Re: chas. Passow & Sons

« on: January 01, 2015, 02:27:03 pm »

The "berry stain" was removed and then stained Early American. The bottom half of the bar is oak and the top is mahogany.  I have learned some about Chas. Passow and Sons through the Chicago Billiards museum (great resource) and some other web sites.  I was hopeful someone out there knew more about the company, any records that might exist, other photos of a similar bar, etc.  My family purchased the bar and the building during the prohibition era so we can't find out any information about it, except it was listed as a warehouse when they purchased it. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: chas. Passow & Sons

« on: January 01, 2015, 01:17:44 pm »

Couple more photos

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Antique Questions Forum / Pictures of bar

« on: January 01, 2015, 01:09:46 pm »

Finally got around to posting a couple pictures of the bar.

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Antique Questions Forum / chas. Passow & Sons

« on: September 14, 2014, 03:05:46 pm »

I own a saloon bar fixture that I think was manufactured by Chas. (Charles) Passow & Sons in Chicago.  I found lots of information on their billiards tables but can find next to nothing about their saloon fixtures.  I was told it has a berry stain on it which dates it to the late 1800's early 1900's.  The company was out of business by the 1920's I think.  I am interested in the bar history of it.  Any information would be appreciated as I am currently restoring it to a degree.  I love the scuff marks and whatnot on it as that is part of its history.  Looking forward to hearing anything.  Thanks!