WTS: Antique Custom Gun Cabinet / Gun Case & Dresser. 1870-1880? New Orleans

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  • No1UKnow

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    Jul 24, 2010
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    New Orleans, La
    Lowering asking price.. See below...

    This gun cabinet belonged to my father, who converted it from an antique armoire into an amazing custom gun case in the early-seventies. The armoire itself was made in New Orleans by McCracken and Brewster Furniture Co. in the mid-to-late 1800's, probably 1870-1880. The wood is walnut.

    Here is some info on McCracken and Brewster: https://www.hnoc.org/virtual/goods-every-description/william-mccracken

    Dad collected primarily military pieces, most notably civil war-era long-arms and hand guns. Long-arms stood in each of the 11 "butt-places" in the base, with barrels fit into the barrel rests attached to the inside back of the cabinet. Handguns were "skewered" on appropriately-sized dowels or brass rods run vertically on each side of the back of the cabinet. Bayonets were hung on bayonet mounts, also on the inside-back of the cabinet.

    Without a doubt, it is a unique piece. It will require re-lining and refinishing, as well a a couple of minor repairs. My father significantly re-engineered this beautiful piece of furniture, which will display anyone's collection in style.

    The gun cabinet has a matching dresser of the same era, but it will also require refinishing and minor repair. I thkink the dresser may be black walnut.

    I'd take $800 for the pair, $600 for the gun cabinet/armoire and $250 for the dresser. feel free to make an offer.

    Have a look at the photos and reach out to me with questions.

    Thanks for stopping by :-)

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    Pics of the walnut dresser




     
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