Magnavox/Windsor Imperial cabinet by Drexel entertainment center/Breakfront

By jdaddywinx, 15 October, 2008
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"-
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
new in 1936 was $1545 for both pieces
For Sale?
No

DROCK

16 years 6 months ago

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 "Magnavox cabinet by Drexel" label.  It had been in the family since 1948.  Look up the page www.myvintagetv.com for photos and details.

DR

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I just bought a 1948 Magnavox Windsor June 2010, for 30.00, and it does work but not properly. The cabinet is cleaning up very well, and has a nice mahogany finish under 62 years of smoke etc. It will play with an unusual high amount of power ,but doesn't seem to have the bass it should have.

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