Imperial 3 door, 3 rack, metal interior oak ice box

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ericgraham
Posted by ericgraham
10 years ago
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got it at an estate sale.  tongue and groove back, good condtion.  trying to find out where Imperial was made and when?   price at time made?  overall history and appraisal
Category Other
Medium oak and metal
Distinguishing marks Imperial brass plate
Condition Good
Date Period 1900
History want to know, can't find via internet searches
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 10 years ago

Most of these oak ice chests date 1890-1920. Some of these were "Badged", meaning they were made under contract for several companies who used their own labels. It probably sold for under $20.00 when new. Demand for wooden Iceboxes last peaked in the 1990's, demand for them and values have dropped since then, we'd retail one like this for about $650.00.

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