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i need to find value of an acme chest from south bend indiana

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Voting closed: August 31, 2009, 06:09:26 pm

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deisel69

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« on: August 01, 2009, 06:09:26 pm »
i would like anyones input on the acme chest co. of south bend indiana..i have cedar chest that is 95 percent and looking for history of the co.   also value...thank you...george

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Re: cedar chests
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2009, 07:02:51 pm »
Could you post an image of your cedar chest , deisel69 ?

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Re: cedar chests
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2009, 08:57:49 pm »
The Acme Cedar Chest Company of South Bend Indiana was founded by Edgar Burner in early 1900's.  The plant burned down on July 4th 1916 because of fireworks!

I don't know what you mean that you have a cedar chest that is 95%.   95% there?  95% missing?   :)
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

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Re: cedar chests
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2009, 09:07:39 am »
That 95% made me wonder too , KC .

deisel69 , is yours the one with brass straps & copper-headed brads ?

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Re: cedar chests
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2009, 10:38:10 am »
I'm assuming 100% is mint while 95% would have some slight scuffs and scratches.   ???

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Re: cedar chests
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2009, 06:25:29 pm »
Pic of deisels69 chest...

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Re: cedar chests
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2009, 08:18:41 pm »
Looking at the photo, it's been refinished, right? So when you said 95%, were saying it has 95% of its history intact?
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