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nikki3721

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Antique Ice Box
« on: May 14, 2011, 07:02:16 pm »
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.

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Nikki
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nikki3721

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2011, 07:08:38 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2011, 07:10:17 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2011, 07:22:11 pm »
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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nikki3721

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2011, 08:32:40 pm »
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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nikki3721

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2011, 08:38:45 pm »
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nikki3721

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2011, 08:45:01 pm »
inside top..appears shelves on left were replaced recently
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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2011, 08:54:02 pm »
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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nikki3721

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2011, 09:42:52 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2011, 10:13:30 pm »
I would think it would have to either be totally removed or tilt in order to fill  ::)
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nikki3721

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2011, 10:26:44 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2011, 11:14:51 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2011, 11:54:49 pm »
Yeah...no icebox!  This could use some TLC and look great!
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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2011, 09:12:36 am »
I would just restore the cabinet and use it !!  Its really a nice one !!
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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2011, 09:34:11 am »
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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