Vintage Early 20th Century Locking Walnut & Glass Museum Display Cabinets made for the Toledo Museum of Art

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  • Regular price $4,500.00

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These matching, high quality cabinets were originally made for the Toledo Museum of Art in the early 20th century. Made of walnut, heavy display glass & with brass capped feet. Each cabinet locks & has viable keys. The larger of the cabinets open via a crank that is turned with rack & pinion system that is hidden in the legs. Raising the cabinet top is actuated by using the crank. All of these beautiful cabinets also have a channel (see photos) that seal the cabinet and keep moisture/dust from entering. Remember, these were made for & used by the Toledo Museum of Art for years for display. The photos shown were taken while in storage & owned by another museum. Each cabinet (except the ones raised by crank) have a key lock that turns an interior slide bolt that locks/unlocks the door. The oval knobs are heavy brass. There are 3 styles/sizes of cabinets available. Where do you ever get the opportunity to purchase numerous matching, vintage museum grade cabinets at this  price? 

3 - 75.5L x 16" W x 76.5H (long 2 door cabinet that sits on a base)
1 - 51.5L x 33.5W x 75H (top cabinet that opens at the end that sits on a base)
4 - 75L x 30.5W x 76H (these are the cabinets that the top cranks up, they sit on a base as well)

We also have a letter from TMA describing the cabinets plus blueprints of the rack & pinion system. These cabinets would be great for a collector...like a car memorabilia, pottery, etc. Each is priced separately at 4500.00 & are in excellent condition. Please contact us with any questions. Shipping & delivery is available.