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Title: great-great grandmothers curio cabinet
Post by: nicsyd12 on October 16, 2007, 08:36:21 AM

I'm trying to find the origin of my great grandmother's curio cabinet that I now have.  I'm guessing she would have had it in the mid to late 1800.  It has 5 shelves, 2 sides have rounded glass, the door is glass and the front feet are lions feet.  I have the original key but there are no markings to give me any clues.  It stands about 5 ft and looks to be made of oak.

Title: Re: great-great grandmothers curio cabinet
Post by: Tim on October 17, 2007, 10:54:13 AM

The time line is right. They are more commonly known as curved glass china cabinets and were popular during the Victorian era of late 1800's. Many, many makers of these, especially back east. Places like Grand Rapids had many furniture makers at that time. Unless there is evidence of a maker it will be pretty difficult to determine.
best........Tim