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Wooden crystal cabinet [message #16690]

Tue, 07 June 2022 20:47

Jenneke
Messages: 1470
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

Gruen Authority

Description: Brown wooden cabinet with two drawers with gold coloured knobs. Black/gold metal label with red/gold gruen service crest and text: “Standard forme shape crystals for gruen watches”. Brownred metal dividers.

Period: 1933 (highest style number is 139)
Content: odd shaped red label gruen crystals
Watch type: for pocket and wrist watches. Parts numbers 1 to 52 (first drawer) and 53 to 100 (second drawer).
Size: width=31.3 cm, depth=18.2cm, height= 8.5cm
Patents: unknown
Box maker: unknown

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Re: Wooden crystal cabinet [message #16691 is a reply to message #16690]

Tue, 07 June 2022 20:51

Jenneke
Messages: 1470
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

Gruen Authority

The paper in the bottom of the drawer, probably supplied with the cabinet.
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And what is on the back:
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And if you find one… ask the seller to package it well 😬
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Re: Wooden crystal cabinet [message #16693 is a reply to message #16691]

Wed, 08 June 2022 11:38

Case
Messages: 1106
Registered: May 2019
Location: Cincinnati

Gruen Authority

That’s a nice cabinet, and even better that it has so many original crystals remaining. Sheesh, was anything damaged in shipping? Or did it all snap back together??

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Re: Wooden crystal cabinet [message #16694 is a reply to message #16693]

Wed, 08 June 2022 17:18

Jenneke
Messages: 1470
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

Gruen Authority

The dividers snapped back. One drawer fixed with glue. And a dozen broken glasses for good luck. Sad

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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Re: Wooden crystal cabinet [message #16695 is a reply to message #16694]

Wed, 08 June 2022 18:01

Case
Messages: 1106
Registered: May 2019
Location: Cincinnati

Gruen Authority

Man, that’s tough.

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Re: Wooden crystal cabinet [message #16696 is a reply to message #16694]

Wed, 08 June 2022 18:10

Ephemerald
Messages: 911
Registered: October 2018
Location: City of Lake Salt

Gruen Master

"Box maker: unknown"

I think this is very likely made by Specialty Display Case Company, Kendallville, Indiana.

That is manufacturer for one of my Gruen "Kwiksale" cabinets. Which uses the *exact* same Gruen front plate, same drawer knobs, and same just overall look, construction, etc.

Matthias

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Re: Wooden crystal cabinet [message #16697 is a reply to message #16696]

Wed, 08 June 2022 18:36

Jenneke
Messages: 1470
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

Gruen Authority

Great!!! Does your cabinet have that on a label on the back? I know I saw a name on one of those parts cabinets online and saved it, but cant find it.

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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