Antique Oak GEORGE A. CLARK Spool Thread Display Cabinet~~6 Drawers~~Victorian Era~~Late 19th Century
~~OUTSTANDING antique spool cabinet with embossed tin sides and back panel, six drawers with incised decoration and stenciled lettering~~this has that "general store" look~~originally used in a mercantile for various sizes and colors of cotton sewing thread~~
A little history about these spool cabinets: The Clark family built the first factory for making cotton thread for sewing in 1812 in Paisley, Scotland. George A. Clark (1824-1873), a descendant of the founders, immigrated to the United States in 1856 and acted as an agent for the company. In 1864, George and his brother, William, built a thread mill in Newark, NJ. It became Clark Thread Co. The trademark "O.N.T" stands for "Our New Thread", a six-cord thread developed by George for use with sewing machines. The company eventually merged with J. & P. Coats in 1952 and is in business today as Coats & Clark, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Spool cabinets were display cases used in general stores and dry good stores in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
~~PERFECT versatile counter top size~~
~~Very nice oak patina~~
22" tall x 25 3/4" wide x 19 1/2"deep
~~American Victorian~~c. 1880s-1890s~~
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CONDITION: This item is in near mint condition with normal signs of age and use. Multiple photos are provided that should be considered part of the description. Antiques should be purchased for craftsmanship, uniqueness, charm and character, and very few true antiques are "like new". We encourage you to ask questions prior to purchase. More photos available upon request.
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