No1UKnow
03-15-2019, 11:10 AM
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 in the 1800's, though I'm not sure exactly when. I think the wood is mahogany.
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 $1500 for the pair, though I invite you to make an offer.
Have a look at the photos and reach out to me with questions.
Thanks for stopping by!
https://i.ibb.co/zr8hbSt/IMG-20190310-164108125-HDR.jpg (https://ibb.co/47sZMj0)
https://i.ibb.co/kXw4pgn/IMG-20190310-163932660.jpg (https://ibb.co/dDVPS09)
https://i.ibb.co/nnmxNVp/IMG-20190219-110650960.jpg (https://ibb.co/5n4bgzZ)
https://i.ibb.co/9Y9s6S4/IMG-20190225-115825278.jpg (https://ibb.co/f0Y4fLN)
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 $1500 for the pair, though I invite you to make an offer.
Have a look at the photos and reach out to me with questions.
Thanks for stopping by!
https://i.ibb.co/zr8hbSt/IMG-20190310-164108125-HDR.jpg (https://ibb.co/47sZMj0)
https://i.ibb.co/kXw4pgn/IMG-20190310-163932660.jpg (https://ibb.co/dDVPS09)
https://i.ibb.co/nnmxNVp/IMG-20190219-110650960.jpg (https://ibb.co/5n4bgzZ)
https://i.ibb.co/9Y9s6S4/IMG-20190225-115825278.jpg (https://ibb.co/f0Y4fLN)