Berkey and gay buffet
Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Gothic 72"
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Description
Antique Berkey & Gay Buffet or Server. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and Gothic styling. circa 1905-1929. Made of walnut featuring matchbook walnut burl panels. The two main drawers exhibit geometric molding, set between acanthus carved quarter cut finials resting over an apron of diagonal striping with drop ""S"" carved spandrals. The sideboard is supported by turned legs along the front with bun feet and straight legs along the rear with a tapered foot. Upper backsplash is removable with diamond carved accents. Interior of the drawer bares Berkey & Gay's first makers mark.
A Breif History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company
In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was joined by his brother, Julius, who later be
Berkey & Gay Furniture
In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was connected by his brother, Julius, who later began manufacturing what became known as the Berkey table. This was highly successful, and soon the Berkey brothers were concentrating on making furniture.
The organization took on various partners over period, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to establish Berkey Brothers & Gay. In 1873, William Berkey withdrew from the firm, and Julius Berkey and George W. Gay incorporated to form the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In 1874, the new firm opened its six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. By 1882, this factory covered three city blocks. The company is known for making Victorian furniture.
George W. Gay, although continuing to be committed with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in 1880. Oriel Cabinet constructed a factory at this site in the 1880s, but the unique factory was destroyed by f
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Product details
Seller's Notes:Berkey and Gay Buffet. Inherited from grandparents. Downsizing.
Brand:Berkey & Gay Furniture Co.
Condition: Used - Good: Minor blemishes that most people won't notice
Wear and tear details: discoloration
Age: 84+ Years Old
Overall Dimensions: Width: 41 inches, Height: 34 inches, Depth: 18 inches
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