This fine benchmade China cabinet bears its original
label by Nathan Margolis, dated 1913 with the name, also of its
purchaser. This breakfront is one of the early pieces of Margolis, an
immigrant cabinetmaker working in Hartford. The craftsmanship is of the
finest quality and Margolis uses only 19th Century technique in the
execution of this breakfront, i.e the backboard are all chamfered and
only solid stock is used throughout. View all details below, including
close-ups of well-crafted benchmade joinery. . Nathan Margolis’ work was
on exhibit at the Hartford Athenaeum. Interestingly, the three drawers
below each glazed drawer were never drilled for pulls. This piece
retains its first surface and is in mint condition.
Depth: 17 1/2 in. Height : 57 1/4in. Width: 59 3/4in.