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talesofthesevenseas

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2011, 10:22:25 am »
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

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

Another really nice one with etched glass:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/2376687136.html

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2011, 11:14:36 am »
I bet it is original as well.  You could order them customized to your needs!!!
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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #17 on: May 16, 2011, 01:01:56 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2011, 01:07:26 pm »
Just want to correct my last post...affluent then  :P Now just an old neighborhood with GREAT old houses.

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2011, 01:09:32 pm »
Lucky You !!  Great finds !!  Love those old style craftsman houses !!  Still have a twin arm hanging light fixture for one !!

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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #20 on: May 16, 2011, 06:06:38 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2011, 10:58:21 pm »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #22 on: May 17, 2011, 07:18:24 am »
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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Re: Antique Ice Box
« Reply #23 on: May 17, 2011, 01:32:00 pm »
Thanks Oceans!!!! I will be sure to post some pictures and some painful, yet rewarding editorials on the processes I use. STAY TUNED.