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Acme Cedar Chest Company

By biggbrooks, 27 November, 2012
Description

Nice Acme RED cedar chest, it was made by Acme Cedar Chest Company in  South Bend, Indiana. Their is a lock but it needs a key. Includes sliding box inside. It is still very aromatic...smells like cedar. There are 4 copper straps on the top and down the front  in their natural patina. The chest is 44 in long x 18 inchs tall and 18 inches wide. It is on casters ,to make it easy to move around. Fair Condition. I am 45 years old and this chest has been in the closet away from daylight since before i was born.

 

Early 1900's Red Cedar Chest Made by Acme Chests , in South Bend Idiana -Acme Chests Burned down on July 4,1916 from fireworks and they couldnt afford to rebuild and they never made another chest.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Cedar
Distinguishing marks
Natural markings and 4 Copper Straps on top and front with copper tacks
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
44 in long x 18 inchs tall and 18 inches wide
Date Period
1890-1916
Weight
70-100lbs
History
This chest has been in my family for over 100 years. Always stored in closet. Still smell the rich cedar when opened.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Been in Family over 100 years
For Sale?
Yes
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Lovejoy

12 years 7 months ago

Re: Acme Cedar Chest Company

From what I remember the Acme Cedar Chest Company of South Bend Indiana was founded by Edgar Burner in early 1900's,  the factory burned down on July 4th 1916. Chests like this we retail for under $300.00.

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