Vintage Solid Maple Specimen Cabinet/Storage Chest - Susan Virginia
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Rare Vintage Solid Maple Desktop Specimen Cabinet or Collector's Storage Chest
Originating from the historic Tidewater region of Susan, Virginia.
Originating from the historic Tidewater region of Susan, Virginia.
An incredibly stout, dense, and beautifully preserved vintage industrial desktop organizer. Built from thick, solid rock maple, this heavy-duty storage cabinet is an exceptional piece of American utility craftsmanship with deep roots in local Virginia history.
The Historical Connection to Susan, Virginia:
This piece features a clear, authentic vintage inventory stamp on the interior drawer frame that reads: "MINISTRIES HOUSE 23163." The ZIP code 23163 belongs specifically to the coastal community of Susan, Virginia, located in Mathews County. This stamp provides a fascinating glimpse into its past life as a custom-commissioned or tracked archival asset for a regional organization operating right out of Susan, Virginia.
This piece features a clear, authentic vintage inventory stamp on the interior drawer frame that reads: "MINISTRIES HOUSE 23163." The ZIP code 23163 belongs specifically to the coastal community of Susan, Virginia, located in Mathews County. This stamp provides a fascinating glimpse into its past life as a custom-commissioned or tracked archival asset for a regional organization operating right out of Susan, Virginia.
Key Design & Construction Features:
- Premium Solid Maple: Incredibly dense, durable, and heavy. It boasts a warm, natural golden-amber patina that showcases the striking maple wood grain.
- Deep Multi-Tiered Dividers: Unlike shallow coin trays, opening the double center doors reveals a pull-out drawer mechanism engineered with deep, integrated vertical wood dividers. It is exceptionally well-suited for sorting collectible slabs, geologic specimens, vintage documents, machinist tools, or delicate craft supplies.
- Original Hardware: Complete with its original, perfectly matched round wooden pull knobs.
Dimensions:
- Width: 20 inches
- Height: 15.5 inches
- Depth: 6 3/8 inches
Condition Notes:
Excellent, structurally flawless condition. The heavy drawers slide open smoothly and the wood joints remain completely solid. There is minor, honest cosmetic surface wear and faint scuffs appropriate for its age, which only enhance its authentic vintage character. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.
Excellent, structurally flawless condition. The heavy drawers slide open smoothly and the wood joints remain completely solid. There is minor, honest cosmetic surface wear and faint scuffs appropriate for its age, which only enhance its authentic vintage character. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.