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Old Apr 10, 2007, 06:20 PM
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Old Cabinet

Hi. A couple of years ago I was given an old cabinet from my uncle. I know it was passed down from at least my great-grandmother. My mom was born in 1949 and my uncle's even earlier, so I'm guessing it was made in the early 1900's. I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me any information about it if they recognize it somehow or tell me how to start searching for information. It has no markings on it to tell where it came from or who made it. It has three of it's original wheels, which are made of wood. There is also a hook on the inside on the bottom that hooks to the bottom of the left door to keep the door shut. There is a small chip in the right door. Sorry about the cat underneath. He wouldn't leave me take my pictures in peace. LOL

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I also have this game called Peanut Butter and Jelly Game from Parker Brothers. I found it when I moved into my house. I was wondering if anyone would know if it is worth anything. The copyright is 1971. This is the first time I heard of this game.

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The following site has some possible prices for the game.

1971 Peanut Butter & Jelly game Parker Brothers
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The cabinet looks to be made out of oak from what I can see in the pictures. Have you looked underneath it for a number or name?
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Also, wooden wheels might place it as old as in the 1800's.
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Something like this, might have had a mirror on the back. Is there any evidence of holes near the back of the top?
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There are two holes on each side in the back at the top. I double checked it for a name or number, because I did check the bottom before. The only thing I found looked like it was written in pencil. It looked like either 12 or IV, something like that. It was on both of the doors, on the side where the hinges are screwed in. Otherwise it has no markings on it at all.

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Do the drawer dovetails look machine or hand made -- [ machine they will be all exactly the same]

Did you check the drawer backs /sides /bottoms for markings?
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Then it probably did have a mirror.

I would do a Google Web search and Image search for the following: antique oak dresser three drawers mirror two doors wooden castors.

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CrazyDaisyLou agrees: Thank you. From the search you gave me, I found an antiques place based in Michigan(?) and I sent them a picture. They said it is a wash stand made between 1905 and 1910. Thank you. Daisy
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Savage- I asked my parents- seperately- and they both said the dovetails look hand-made. I can't really tell too well myself. There are things about it that made me think it was hand-made, but I wanted to make sure before I said anything.

Clough- Thank you, I am looking. Apparently there are a lot of antiques with three drawers and two doors.


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