Page 15 - 4093-BOOK1

LOT 11
Highly Desirable and Exceptional Glass
Winchester Store Display Gun Cabinet
- This factory store display cabinet was
manufactured in the early 1900s to aid
Winchester dealers in displaying their
Winchester long guns. Display cabinets
such as this would have easily become
a centerpiece near the gun counter of
hardware stores and sporting goods
stores across the nation around the turn
of the century. There is a brass Walrus
Mfg. Co. Decatur, Illinois rectangular
manufacturer plaque attached to the
bottom. It is constructed of dark varnished
oak, with full length glass panels and
a cathedral top with glass panels. The
top of door is stamped with the serial
number for the cabinet “740”. It stands
approximately 73 inches in height on four
legs with the typical brass feet sheathes
present, and each side is approximately
18 inches wide. The inside display height
is approximately 45 inches. On the inside
is a four sided rack that will hold 20 long
guns. All four sides are 5/8 inch thick and
are marked “WINCHESTER” in white and
black bordered red letters with black
lettered “PATENT APPLIED FOR” on a white
background below. The bottom of the
case and the inner edge of the rack is
lined with original green felt.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining
all of the original glass panels and the
wood having a few scattered light
handling marks and some light crazing of
the varnish. The labels and interior lining
are all very fine with minimal fading. This
would be an incredible addition to your
gun room to enhance the display of your
Winchester collection!
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000
13