Incredible Hand-Carved Prohibition Liquor Storage Radio Secretary Cabinet

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Incredible Hand-Carved Prohibition Liquor Storage Radio Secretary Cabinet:
$17499.99

Another item from Ricky Young, Quality Artifacts, Springfield, Vermont.
Superior Cabinet Corp. Elaborate Hand-Carved Secretary Cabinet withProhibition Era Liquor Storage & Radio

This beautiful one-of-a-kind piece was custom built by the Superior Cabinet Corporation sometime between 1925 and 1929. It possesses multiple incredible features, including two secret storage compartments in the back, very likely used to store liquor during prohibition, a period correct and professionally serviced Stromberg-Carlson 642-A radio, and a lighted secretarydesk.
The cabinet features various exotic wood veneers as well multiple carvings including two lute playing figures on the front corners and two faces; one on the top and one on the bottom as shown. It also possesses two etched glass doors. It is clearly evident that the manufacturer put much creativity and care into the creation of this cabinet; it's a truly special piece.
The exterior of the cabinet was refurbished by Meeting House Furniture Restoration in Quechee, Vermont.
The cabinet came into our possession missing it's original radio chassis and speaker. We chose to install a 1929 Stromberg-Carlson 642-A radio chassis and speaker, professionally serviced and equippedwithBluetoothby Golden Age Radios in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The service work done includes the following:

- Replaced paper and electrolytic capacitors.- Repaired or replaced any other componentsneeded to make the radio operational including the power cord, lamps, resistors, and the interstage transformer.- Aligned unit to factory specifications.- Installed internal safety fuse.- Removed old leather surround on speaker and replaced with new cloth accordionstyle surround and aligned cone.

Bluetooth was added without any modification to the chassis itself with the help of the original 1/4" high/low level switchable input jack located on the back of the chassis. The Bluetooth receiver, Bluetooth pre-amplifier, and a small power strip are all concealed in a box in the speaker chamber as shown in pictures #22 and #23.
The video demonstrates the wireless Bluetoothtechnology in action (Note: the music heard in the video is an actual recording of the radio playing a Bluetooth signal).
The secretary desk houses six drawers and a pull-out platform in the middle of the two drawer columns. The original light fixture is still present and is connected to an on/off switch disguised as a door catch, the operation of which can be seen in the video.
Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 60-3/4" high x 46-1/2" wide x 21" deep

Note: This cabinet can be shipped via motor freight. Please contact us for details.

Unpacked weight & size: 300, 60.75x46.5x21Packed weight & size: 500, 72x60x36Package Notes & Ref: 3F21:Please note that our liability for product defects is limited to the purchase price plus shipping. We are not responsible for the installation, training in the use of, or operation of any item we sell. The buyer assumes all responsibility for safely handling, inspecting and verifying the operational quality of their purchases prior to putting them into service. The buyer expressly releases the seller from any liability arising from the installation or operation of the product.:We appreciate your business. Our Standard Shipping method is our choice of USPS, FedEx or Motor Freight. Unfortunately, because we have very limited space, we cannot store your purchased items for you. For local pickup, we can hold your item for two weeks (or as agreed upon beforehand in writing) from the purchase date, after which we have to charge storage, up to $10 per day, depending on the situation. Once storage fees exceed any moneys paid, we will have to relist the item without refund.