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Cedar Chest

By Anonymous (not verified), 18 January, 2008
Description

 This chest has been in my family for atlest 75 years that i am aware of, I am not interested in selling it, but would like to know it's value and when exactlly it was made. I do not know much about it, I do know that it was made by the Honderich furniture company limited in Milverton Ontario Canada, there is a stamp on the inside that say's red seal style # A17 it is 100% pure cedar with a key push lock made of solid brass i have been told all the hardware is solid brass (hinges ect..) it has a pull out drawer in the bottom which is only about 6 inches deep, i have pulled the drawer right out and the joints in the drawer are all dove tailed, if anyone has any opinions please let me know thanks

Category
Home Furnishings
Medium
Cedar
Distinguishing marks
The Honderich Furniture Company Limited
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
4ft lond - 3ft tall - 2.5ft wide
Date Period
1920-1930??
Weight
75 pounds
History
this cedar chest has been past down in my family. i am now the 3rd generation ownern o
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No

lisab

16 years 6 months ago

Re: Cedar Chest

I think I have the same chest and am intrested in finding information about mine as well. I got it from my grandmother when she passed away. Did you find any information regarding this chest that you can send this way ;)
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Anonymous (not verified)

15 years 7 months ago

In reply to Re: Cedar Chest by lisab

Re: Cedar Chest

Hi! Did you get any information regarding your chest as this sounds like the one I have as well from my grandmother. I can also be e-mailed at [email protected] Thank you!

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Lovejoy

16 years 6 months ago

Re: Cedar Chest

Here's what I dug up for you, if you could post an image we could give you a possible date of production:

" 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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Anonymous (not verified)

15 years 7 months ago

Re: Cedar Chest

I'm interested in finding any information regarding this cedar chest as I have one as well. I can be e-mailed at [email protected]

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Anonymous (not verified)

15 years ago

Re: Cedar Chest

Hi I think We also have the same type cedar chest.Any info would be great.You can email me at [email protected]

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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 11 months ago

Re: Cedar Chest

hi i just bought a honderich red cedar chest in a garage sale it is in mint condition and it has a drawer on the bottom. im gonna post a picture of it for appraissel

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Lovejoy

14 years 11 months ago

In reply to Re: Cedar Chest by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: Cedar Chest

Yes do that, If we all have an image to look at we can tell you much better as to its age, style and value.

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