ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE OAK STACKING FILE CABINET
6 LEGAL SIZE DRAWERS & 2 LETTER SIZE DRAWERS - US CENSUS BUREAU
Bay Colony Antiques is proud to offer for sale this fantastic early 20th century Globe Wernicke antique Oak stacking file cabinet. The answer to all of your office’s storage needs, this thing is quite formidable yet doesn’t command much floor space. The file has 6 legal size drawers with useable dimensions of 15” wide x 23” deep x 10 3/4” tall. The filing cabinet also has two letter size drawers with useable dimensions of 12 1/4” wide x 23” deep x 10 1/2” tall. The original art mission frame is still present, alongside the original top. We’ve attached a collage image showing the various Globe Wernicke labels and patent dates. The file cabinet also has old punch marks and decals from the Bureau of the Census & a metal tag from Portland CT. We purchased this from a retired schoolteacher in CT who confirmed that it was in fact used in the school system over the last few decades. This was probably originally built for the Census Bureau in Hartford, and we really enjoy the fact that we can account for its entire lineage thus far. The latest patent date on the slides is August 1917, and it looks like the general supply inspection stamp shows April 1918. The United States entered WW1 during April of 1917, and this was likely commissioned during the necessary expansion of the US Census Bureau as we prepared to enter World War One. The US population had recently surpassed 100 million and the census bureau provided records for the military draft and vital information on the country’s industrial capabilities.
This is an elastic or stacking file cabinet comprised of 6 individual parts (4 double drawer sections, 1 base, 1 top). The cabinet has double paneled sides and the steel drawer slides operate smoothly with no issues. Because this is a Globe Wernicke cabinet, it was made to extremely high standards. After over a century of use the drawers still operate as intended and aside from a few scuffs and a couple of inconsequential wood losses, the file is in wonderful condition. The quarter-sawn oak selected for the cabinet showcases a nice bold grain & retains its original surface which has developed a nice mellow patina over the years. All of the original brass index card plates & brass file rods are still present, and the majority of the pulls are original to the cabinet. This came to us with two replacement pulls affixed to the bottom drawers which we removed and replaced with the appropriate brass handle pulls. We’ll have our restorer fill & color match the extra screw holes on the bottom drawers and also touch up the small circular depression on the bottom right drawer. If you’re on the east coast and are a bit flexible on the delivery time we can save you a considerable amount on shipping by having our in-house delivery team handle this. The cabinet measures 33” wide x 25” deep x 64” tall.
WELCOME
We are a wholly owned family business in our third decade of continuous operation. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. All the items we offer to the general public are high quality estate pieces. We do not offer goods with significant flaws or defects. We completely avoid items with issues. You can expect the items we sell to have reasonable wear and tear. Due to the large volume of goods we deal in we cannot describe items in minutia. We do our best to give you an accurate condition report in our description of the items. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. Please ask all questions, including, but not limited to, shipping costs prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and from their location. If you would like to find out about any number of our services, including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information.
SHIPPING & DELIVERIES
We deliver within a 250 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate. We specialize in New York City and Boston deliveries at extremely reasonable rates. For items requiring shipping beyond our delivery zone, we offer freight or “Ground Services” shipping, depending on the size of the items. We ship anywhere within the Continental United States. Items will require packaging and palletizing for freight shipments. The buyer is responsible for the cost of materials only for this service. We perform this service without the cost of labor as an appreciation for your patronage. Freight class shipping is the fastest and most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days. We buy materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our “volume shippers” discount creates a substantial lower cost for you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with freight carriers. They are not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases, but you are responsible for telling us you require them and for the extra cost of these services, if you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries. We are responsible for any additional services and charged for these services. We absolutely maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for.
MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGE
All our customers are welcome to come to our facility to pick up their purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly help in loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks. We also do not desire to charge storage fees, but we are holding some purchases for over three years now and are under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.
ON-LINE SALES/TERMS OF USE
All Massachusetts residents are subject to the 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding sale and subject to the conditions herein. Massachusetts General Law applies to all sales. Bidding on and purchasing any item is under the acknowledgment of the buyer and is consent to the contractual agreement set forth herein. This agreement is in full force and effect on any item purchased through our Ebay store and on items purchased through us and our gallery. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.