IMPRESSIVE FEDERAL STYLE TIGER MAPLE TWO PIECE CORNER CABINET WITH ARCHED DOOR With our highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering perhaps one of the finest custom made cabinets that we have ever encountered throughout generations of continued operations. We have been fortunate enough to have handled some of the finest hand crafted furnishings the world over and it is our distinct privilege to count this cabinet among the best that we have yet to offer. There are four general criteria which make this cabinet superior to all the other custom made cabinets which we could compare to: quality of construction, general condition, sophistication of design, and the premium materials used to build the cabinet. Several generations ago this cabinet was constructed as a labor of love by a master cabinetmaker working in the state of Pennsylvania for his daughter and her soon to be husband as a wedding present. This cabinet along with an entire suite of custom made tiger maple dining chairs and federal style tables were all hand labored and crafted as a token of endearment by the master furniture builder for those most special in his life. After forty years of continued enjoyment and care we had the great fortunate to purchase the entirety of custom made furniture from the family who had grown up with it and no longer had need of such a marvelous suite of furniture. We take the time to denote this history so that the next owner of this cabinet may know that this piece was not made on a production line in a factory somewhere but rather on the workbench of a master artisan where no detail was spared. This tiger maple cabinet is handcrafted in the antique federal style of the late 18th century when American craftsmanship had reached its pinnacle. As centuries have past fewer and fewer cabinetmakers have come to be proficient in this style which makes sourcing premium federal antique inspired furniture increasingly difficult. Most collectors either have to settle for furniture that was mass produced by a premium manufacturer or have a piece custom built by a well skilled artisan. Either prospect is often cost prohibitive which is why this particular grade of furniture is so scarce against such strong demand. The cabinet is constructed with the highest grade of figured tiger maple lumber which is finished in a beautiful even toned color that brings out the depth of grain and fullest effect of the wood. The top of the cabinet has a broken arch pediment design comprised of two mirroring gooseneck molded embellishments each with a circular rosette in the center and accented by three urn shaped finials. The upper cabinet features a single arched door with applied fretwork molding that opens to reveal two interior shelves. The lower cabinet has three drawers over frame and panel styled double doors which open to reveal an additional shelf. The base is elaborated with fine scrollwork and well formed bracket feet which are scrolled from the side panels meaning this cabinet will never faulter or need for strength or support. This corner cabinet stands 44" long x 22 1/4" deep x 84" tall overall up to the central urn finial. 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. |