Early 20thC Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge Smoker's Cabinet

Early 20thC Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge Smoker's Cabinet

It's not often that I come across a piece that is so redolent of a back-story...in this case, just a smoker's cabinet from somewhere in the first half of the 20th century, with half-moon top and matching base, both with rolled edges, plain panelled door with working lock & key and emblazoned with the college crest, opening upon an interior fitted for a smoker's accoutrements...but the little key tag says 'Key to Boat Cupboard' and the coat of arms is for Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge. Then there's the unusual cylindrical back...but the clincher is the fact that both it and the door must have been close to a roaring open fire, over a considerable period of time, causing the varnish to crackle & bubble alarmingly. Rather than doing anything to restore this piece, I shall leave well alone, in order to preserve its narrative and offer it as is. Surely a Caian alumnus or the college itself will want it back?

Width of Top 36.25cm x Depth 19.75cm (14.25" x 7.75") & Height 49.75cm (19.5")

NB: Dimensions are measured in centimetres and then converted to approximate equivalents in inches.

This piece dates from the first half of the 20thC, so you may expect the mature character & patina of age, together with minor wear & tear commensurate with normal use but, barring the specific effects of heat noted in the description above, it's in good, clean & sound condition and ready to use in your home.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS ITEM IS NOW ALSO ON SALE AT THE BRACKLEY ANTIQUE CELLAR & ELSEWHERE , SO IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE

DELIVERY:

THE DELIVERY COST WILL VARY, DEPENDING ON THE BUYER'S LOCATION AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SELLING PRICE OF THE ITEM

I will deliver this item myself for £15 only within a 25 mile radius of Brackley in Northamptonshire, £35 only within a radius of 26-50 miles or up to £75 only within a radius of 51-100 miles. Where possible, I will quote at commercial rates for distances over 100 miles or try www.shiply.com for couriers with part loads but, in all cases where you are considering a purchase, please let me have your PostCode so I may confirm the delivery cost. Alternatively, you are welcome to collect the item yourself.

I am open to enquiries from outside the UK and I can arrange shipment to the USA & Europe. However, please bear in mind that shipping costs may be prohibitive and will include my own expenses.

PAYMENT:

I accept payment by PayPal but generally I prefer Cash upon Delivery/Collection.

VIEWING:

This item may be viewed, by appointment, at Brackley in Northamptonshire, UK.

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