Amberg's Patent Cabinet Letter File c.1890s

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Posted by Bwissbeck
16 years ago
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Description I don't know much about this cabinet. I know that it is a Amberg File Cabinet made around the turn of the century. There are a few dates on the inside dated 1898. So, it must have been made a bit before that year. My grandfather gave me the cabinet, and I believe his father owned it before him. His father was a banker and would have been born around the turn of the century. Here are links to a few pictures: http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/bdubbs84/lowres2.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/bdubbs84/lowres1.jpg Any information would be helpful.
Category American Furniture
Medium Maple wood
Distinguishing marks "Amberg's Patent Cabinet Letter FIle" on front
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 13"D X 30"W X 22"H
Date Period 1880 - 1890
Weight ~50 lbs.
History My grandfather gave me the item. I believe it was his father's before that.
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