Original family ownership offering – a beautiful, vintage
(1940’s), handmade “Genuine Cedar-Master” double door, solid red cedar gun cabinet
/ armoire / wardrobe closet (Piece # 4520) by Jasper Cedar Company
(Philadelphia, PA). CONDITION: VERY GOOD. This farmhouse/country style gun
cabinet / armoire features a molded, shaped cornice over a pair of cedar-planked
cabinet doors with black finished metal hardware. The original lock, keyhole
escutcheon and key are included and are in perfect working, locking condition. The
cabinet doors open to reveal a full length, single storage space
with a removable wood pole for hanging clothes. The cabinet rests on bracket
feet. It is marked “Genuine Cedar-Master” on the interior right side door. The
cabinet has a twelve (12) gun and/or six (6) long gun capacity.
The cabinet’s construction remains tight and sturdy in
its original, unaltered condition. The cedar front and sides are intact. They have
retained their original bright, rich, red cedar finish with minimal, minor
marks. There is no chipping, fading, discoloration or staining on their
surfaces. The top piece is intact and very clean. The wood backing side is in
very good condition. There is a 9” vertical x 1.25” wide missing veneer split/gap
section on the back’s lower left side (see photos). The cabinet’s interior is
pristine with no stains, marks, scratches or discolorations. Purchased in the late
1940’s by owner’s father from H & A Woodcraft, Bronx, NY (See photograph of
Jasper Cedar Company shipping label w/Piece# 4520 shown.)
Overall Dimensions - Height: 65.5”; Width: 31”; Depth: 21”;
Inside Cabinet Height: 56”;
Established in 1804, the Philadephia-based Jasper Cedar / Cabinet Company was a certified, top producer cabinet maker of secretaries, curio cabinets, entertainment furniture, gun cabinets and accent chests. The company ceased operations in September 2002.
Please review the twenty-four (24) photographs in assessing the condition of the cabinet. Please note – LOCAL PICKUP ONLY – NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE. Thank you for viewing this post.