Posted 6 years ago
CCBud
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Hi, I came across this cabinet yesterday at an estate sale and fell in love with it. I think it is beautiful. I’m new to this type of furniture, so I wonder if any of you knowledgeable folks may be able to tell me a little more about it.
From the sticker on the back, I see it was made by A.J. Johnson & Sons Furniture company out of Chicago Illinois. I couldn’t find much on them in my initial research. I believe they made furniture between 1869-1920s. I have two main questions for you (but would love to hear any additional information that you may be willing to share)...
1) Would you have a guess as to what year range that it may have been made? I thought the lion feet would help but I haven’t had much luck with this on my initial searches.
2) I think the sticker indicates the client/seller was in DC, but do you have any guesses on what the big penciled values on the back may mean? Could they indicate date made?
Thank you so much for any help you may be able to provide! It’s much appreciated . Chris
If I may add, would you also have a suggestion on what I should use to safely remove the mold/mildew that is currently on the wood? Thank you again!
Probably around 1910 is my guess. Gorgeous and so many with no labels, so you have info galore on this one.
It is a beautiful old cabinet (bent glass!!) and I'd have it SO FULL in a heartbeat, ifn's it was mine?! <lol>
Clean it gently, at least until you determine its original finish and the condition thereof...
Thank you both!! Much appreciated!
I like to use Howard RestoreAFinish and like to use Howard Feed-N-Wax, leaves a nice polished finish. The restoreafinish is best for scratches this wood likely is mahogany.
Kovels say they were in business at least till 1912, however they know nothing after that date !~
Thank you for the research and the cleaning advice Phil. I’ll try to track down those products. I think it is going to clean up nicely. Thank you!!
Not really sure on wood, as the pic is a little unclear. A lot of these are oak also !