Hoosier kitchen cabinet by Elwell Kitchern Cabinet Minneapolis Furniture Company

By Anonymous (not verified), 8 June, 2009
Description

The simple pleasing lines combined with the functional nature of this piece contribute to a perfect blend of aesthetics and practicality. The combination of large and small drawers and doors provide storage galore. Additionally there are pull out serving/cutting boards along with a tin lined flour bin 21"dX23"hX8.5w.
The unit shows some minor wear from the bottom door latch. One drawer face has a piece that has been re glued.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Oak
Distinguishing marks
Tin Drawers stamped with the Elwell Kitchen label
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
72" by 40"
Date Period
early 1900's
Weight
2 pieces Approximately 150 lbs.
History
Linus Neidecker of New Ulm, MN. a purveyor of fine antiques sold it to us 25 yrs. ago
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$1500
For Sale?
No
Photos

mnsparky (not verified)

16 years ago

The pictures that I had added do not seem to appear. Please contact me and I will be happy to provide them no obligation, no questions asked.

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Hoosiers were hot items during the 1980's- 90's, but are now not near as sought after. They peaked in value for a really good one in perfect condition at about $1800.00, now it is possible to pick one up in restored condition for under $1000.00.

Lovejoy

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Hoosiers were hot items during the 1980's- 90's, but are now not near as sought after. They peaked in value for a really good one in perfect condition at about $1800.00, now it is possible to pick one up in restored condition for under $1000.00.

Lovejoy

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kicapg

13 years 11 months ago

  The Elwell cabinet is a great cabinet. I have been buying and selling all types of Hoosier Style cabinets for 32 years. I really don't think your appraiser knows what he/she in talking about. It seems to be a form answer. Find someone that can give the folks an honest opinion as to the value of their things.

  Joe

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Joe, we get  pile of Hoosiers in here every year, most of them in less than perfect condition and it's hard not to say anything about them that has not already been covered.

My personal records contains close to 600 of these cabinets sold in the USA at auction in the last five years, of the 38 fully restored Hoosiers I've seen sold this year none have sold for over $550.00. Examples in less than restored condtion sold for less than $300.00, I've seen painted Hoosier cabinets in perfect condition sell for $275.00 just this past week, and painted cabinets in average condition go for $100.00- $150.00.

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