[can-talk] Fw: Possible donation large carved wardrobe - circa 1890's

Clear DayPossible Donation of Large Carved Wardrobe - Circa 1890's

My name is Janet Hoddinett and it was suggested I contact this discussion group by Tamara Lavrencic, of the Historic Houses Trust.
It is regarding a large, engraved wardrobe that my elderly mother would like to donate, if appropriate, to an historic house or museum.
This magnificent wardrobe has been stored in my garage for 17 years!  My sister has the remaining pieces, but the wardrobe is too high and too impractical for modern use.
My mother knows that the wardrobe was bought from Anthony Horderns, she believes in the late 1890's, by her grandparents.  Her grandfather was A.G. Crump, who was Mayor of Balmain for about 14 years in the early 1900's.

The wardrobe is stained a walnut,or slightly mahogany colour.  We are unsure of the timber, which is pale.    It stands very tall with an engraved top piece, has bevelled mirrors, two cupboards, centre drawers with smaller cupboards - and a "secret drawer".  My mother had the wardrobe valued (it would be 18+ years ago) and believes it was valued at about $3000 at the time.

Dimensions:
Height    approx     7'6" or 2300mm  (we cannot put full top piece in place in our garage)
Width                    6'7" or 2000mm
Depth                    2'2" or 660 mm

I have attached some photographs:
Two were taken before the wardrobe was stored and show the full height and engraving.  I have taken two more, one to show the inside hooks in the cupboards and another to show the wardrobe now.  It's storage location makes it very difficult to take photographs.  This photo shows that there are some scratches on the right hand end of wardrobe.

My mother would love to see this wardrobe go to a place where it will be appreciated.  
Please contact me if you are interested, or would like to come and see the wardrobe.  If not, I would be grateful for any other suggestions.  If the photos are too big, I can resend in a smaller size.
Thank you for your time
Janet Hoddinett


        

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