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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
Re: Cedar Chest
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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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.Â
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. "
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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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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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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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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.