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Title: Hoosier Cabinet I.D.:Repro or Real? Value?
Post by: bootjack on December 14, 2009, 05:03:09 AM

I agreed to buy a Hoosier for $150 off Craig's List sight unseen based largely on the pictures (attached).  the owner wanted $150 which i thought was a good deal. He did state that the glass was replacement, there was a large red stain on the counter top but everything else appeared original. Based on the pics I was a bit concerned that  top and base didn't match. I have scoured the net looking for pics of a similar cabinet with no luck. Can anyone identify the manufacturer and give me an idea of its value. I would love to find a pic of a similar cabinet for historic restoration. Thanks all

Title: Re: Hoosier Cabinet I.D.:Repro or Real? Value?
Post by: D&b antiques on December 14, 2009, 10:31:01 AM

It's worth about. $350.00 Dollars as is.But the enamel cabinet top is missing.

Title: Re: Hoosier Cabinet I.D.:Repro or Real? Value?
Post by: KC on December 14, 2009, 09:52:47 PM

Agree with D&b....and the much needed topper is missing!

Title: Re: Hoosier Cabinet I.D.:Repro or Real? Value?
Post by: bootjack on December 15, 2009, 03:47:45 AM

 Any guess as to the manufacturer? I realize there are many companies which many models.  I hoped a reader had one similar and might offer at least a guess. I take it by your responses that you feel the cabinet is original and not a reproduction in part. Thanks so much for your time responding. w

Title: Re: Hoosier Cabinet I.D.:Repro or Real? Value?
Post by: cogar on December 15, 2009, 11:40:04 AM

Does that Hoosier have a metal identification tag on it?

Title: Re: Hoosier Cabinet I.D.:Repro or Real? Value?
Post by: bootjack on December 15, 2009, 03:42:11 PM

No it doesn't have a tag. I scoured Craig's List nationwide (a suggestion I found on this forum) today for about two hours looking for an example that was even similar. No luck. I was amazed at how many are available and the range of prices. I'll keep looking. Thanks

Title: Re: Hoosier Cabinet I.D.:Repro or Real? Value?
Post by: sapphire on December 18, 2009, 07:37:58 AM

bootjack, don't know if this will be any help to you but give it a go.  Copies of original advertisements for hoosiers. 

http://www.hoosiercabinet.com/original-ads-for-cabinets.htm

Also, their page "Show Us Your Hoosier"

http://www.hoosiercabinet.com/ShowUsYourHoosier.htm

You can also do a search for hoosiers and find other sites that restore and sell them.  Maybe you can come across some info that will provide you with answers.