Whatzit cabinet...

[Scott M Perry]

Hi, all -

Anyone seen a little cabinet like this before? It's diminuitive - about 14" x 10" x 5". I'm curious about what the original use of such a small little cabinet may've been. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Scott

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[Jim Koepke]

The stains left by what was stored on the shelves in the past may be your best clue.

It may have been a liquor cabinet.

It carries some extra decoration on the front with the faux hinge straps.

It also has the look of being made from wood that may have came from a different piece.

There may be something distinctive about the latch which could offer a date.

To me it has an 1890s look. At that time many home restrooms didn't have built in cabinets. It could be a medicine cabinet or such.

It is a nice looking cabinet. If you need a use, set it in the kitchen and use it for a spice cabinet.

jtk

[Pat Barry]

Its possible this was a CD cabinet? JK - My money is on spice cabinet.

[Jim Koepke]

Its possible this was a CD cabinet? JK - My money is on spice cabinet.

Yeah, 7" shelves are a little short for most liquor bottles.

jtk

[Scott M Perry]

Ok, lemme throw this at you: The back's a glued-up panel, and there are two old hangers on the top of the back as well. So it appears this cabinet, with its turned feet, was hung at some point.

[Casey Gooding]

The stains on the bottom shelf could be from an ink bottle.
Just a thought.