1900s Antique Hand Painted Asian Style Yellow Crackle Finish Cabinet

Description

John a. Colby was a cabinet maker in Chicago beginning in 1879. In 1885. The name was changed to John … more John a. Colby was a cabinet maker in Chicago beginning in 1879. In 1885. The name was changed to John a Colby and sons. His furniture factory closed in the 1920s. Colby’s then became a retailer for other manufacturers in the 1940s.

There are some examples of furniture by this maker, but not a lot. There are no other yellow cabinets like this out there.

I was so tempted to take my Furniture finish, marking pen and touch up the white spots, but left it as is for the future owner to leave it or touch it up as they please.

Age: 1885 to 1920s
Height: 40 inches
Width: 19.5 inches
Depth: 15 inches
Maker: John A. Colby and Sons
Condition: the yellow crackle finish has chipped off in a small spots throughout the piece. Could be touched up with a furniture finish marker pen.

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