I have loved this piece for at least 30 years, even though it has been in the family much longer than that. It is one of the true antiques that I own, in that it is over 100 years old. I have many pieces that will become antiques soon but this one has already achieved that prestige.
This china cabinet has lived in more places than I have. In 1909, Aunt Mary Lee and Uncle Bunyan began housekeeping in Wingate, NC. This curio was part of that household. During their marriage they lived in New York City, Fredericksburg, VA, Nashville, TN, and Raleigh, NC. When Mary Lee left Raleigh in the 70's to live with Aunt Sara in Wingate, this piece made it's way to Aunt Billie's home in Wilmington, NC. That is where I first remember it, in her dining room filled to the brim with treasures I would spend hours looking at.
Bunyan and Mary Lee Tyner, Fredericksburg, VA
When Billie died, it came to Mom and stayed in our house for about 10 years before it passed on to me here in Greensboro. And it's been in several places here in town as well. I'm amazed that it still has its original glass.
It is oak veneer. There are 3 removable shelves in addition to the bottom shelf of the piece. The glass door and two glass side panels are curved and the doorlock still works. It's a beautiful piece that I treasure. I don't keep it as full as I could because I like to switch things out from time to time. I have gotten great use out of it and hopefully will pass it on in the family one day!
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