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Magnavox/Windsor Imperial cabinet by Drexel entertainment center/Breakfront

J
17 years ago
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Description It could be purchased in 2 parts to make 1 unit.  The base was made as a radio-phonograph, the other piece was placed on top and was a television/bookcase.  It has a beautiful cherry-mahogany finish. Cabinets were made by Drexel for Magnavox.  The pieces I have are the cabinet only-The TV/phonograph and radio were removed and the piece has been used as a hutch/breakfront by my father and was given to me.  The piece was purchased original by my great-grandfather when it was introduced.  He was a prominent confectioner in Milwaukee.  Any info you have could be helpful, as I have NEVER seen another-
Category Furniture
Medium Wood
Distinguishing marks Windsor Imperial by Drexel made for Magnavox Emblem on inner cabinet
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item app 7' tall and 42" wide
Date Period 1930's
History 1936 Magnavox-Really the original "entertainment center"-
Price Paid (If known) new in 1936 was $1545 for both pieces
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Submitted by DROCK

<p>The one I recently bought at an estate sale is completely intact yet not operational.  I paid less than 500 dollars for it.  It was made in 1948 and contains the original receipt, payment terms, manuals, minus the &quot;Magnavox cabinet by Drexel&quot; label.  It had been in the family since 1948.  Look up the page <a href="http://www.myvintagetv.com/">www.myvintagetv.com</a&gt; for photos and details.</p><p>DR</p>

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