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12-20-2013, 03:27 AM #1Senior Member
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Early Christmas
My father in law bought me an antique barber cabinet for Christmas and gave me it today. It also came with a vintage horsehide strop from S. J. Laubagh in Allentown, PA. The strop is being cleaned atm so no pics yet, but it is kind of local for me so I like it more because of that.
The cabinet will remain in as found condition except for putting the drawer hinge back on and cleaning the latch so it works again.
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12-20-2013, 03:34 AM #2Moderator
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Crusty, love it! I have two old Russian shell strops. Both give whisper quiet draw on the leather side. One of the strops has my last name on it. Seem a possible old, old relative had been a barber supplier in NYC and had his name on the strops he sold. I love what the past sometimes reveals. Enjoy your cabinet and strop!
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12-20-2013, 03:57 AM #3Senior Member
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I know that I am just a youngster here (well for the most part) but I vote for at least the restoration of the original finish(stain and all). I guess that would depend on where the cabinet would be located. (Again only my personal opinion)
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12-20-2013, 03:59 AM #4Senior Member
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I'm a big fan of rusty and crusty antiques. Imo it shows their story and gives them a personality as unique as each of us. Originally Posted by Bamasamson
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12-20-2013, 08:32 AM #5Junior Member
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I like the worn look
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12-20-2013, 10:12 AM #6Senior Member
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To me it looks like a poor paint job at some stage - over an original laquer finish - which is why it's peeled. Given that the paint is not original, I'd take it back and re-lacquer.
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12-20-2013, 02:42 PM #7Historically Inquisitive
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Very cool! I wont make any suggestion about your cabinet its yours and do what pleases you! Enjoy!
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12-22-2013, 05:46 PM #8Senior Member
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Same here. I would like it no matter what the finish. Your call is the best call :<0)
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12-22-2013, 06:03 PM #9Senior Member
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I love it, I'd just find a good clear coating to preserve the finish and seal in that sexy lead paint
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12-22-2013, 10:58 PM #10Member
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That is a really nice cabinet. It will really be a nice piece for your stuff. Enjoy!!!
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