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CEDER CHEST

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16 years ago
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Description MADE OF TENNESSEE RED CEDER , HAS SMALL DRAWER AT THE BOTTOM
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium TENNENNSEE RED CEDER
Distinguishing marks RED SEAL
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 38.5LX18 WX20.5 H
Date Period DEC. 1960
Weight 40 POUNDS
History MADE BY HONDERICH FURNITURE COMPANY IN MILVERTON ONTARIO
Price Paid (If known) GIFT
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Submitted by Lovejoy

Cedar chests like this one were mass produced items, first dating back to about World War One and made right through the 1960's before falling out of fashion. Most sell for under $200.00 Here's what I have on the company: " Honderich Furniture Company Limited, Established 1912 In 1911 Messrs. C.R. Honderich and sons, Norman and William and Mr. A. Eydt built a large and commodious furniture factory at the CPR station for the manufacture of cedar chests, kitchen cabinets and bookcases. Christian Honderich and his planing mill partner, August Eidt, founded the H.E. Furniture Company. The first shipment of kitchen cabinets was made on April 13, 1913. In 1917, the firm added cedar chests to their line. The cedar chest line was decided upon on the same basis as the kitchen cabinets - practically all Canadian demand was being satisfied by US-based manufacturers. In 1926, the H.E. Furniture Company became the Honderich Furniture Company. The company manufactured, at various times, desks, book cases (beautful glass door pieces, "occasional furniture" (coffee tables, end tables, etc), and dining room suites. The furniture was enduringly practical, modest (for the most part) and affordable. There was certainly a pride associated with its manufacture. The furniture was primarily constructed using solid walnut and walnut veneers. In 1967 the factory was sold to Messrs. Dow and Kirkham (Fry & Blackhall, Wingham) who operated it under the Honderich name. In 1969, the plant was sold to Electrohome. " Lovejoy
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