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1860's Grover and Baker MOP in Incredible Parlor cabinet

1860's Grover and Baker MOP in Incredible Parlor cabinet

Old 03-14-2015, 01:35 PM
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Allow me to introduce our new crown jewel.....

I have done NO cleaning what so ever.

Due to the kindness of a fellow collector, the previous owner of this machine was put into contact with me about a possible sale. That was a little while ago. I was upfront with the owner that I could only afford a certain amount and that his machine was most likely worth a bunch more in the right sale. The owner decided to follow that route and we bid each other a kind farewell.


Fast forward to a few weeks ago, the owner contacts me and says that they have not been able to sell it as expected and that they would accept a offer that was a little bit above my limit. I looked at the pics for a week and caved... I have now sold my other MOP G&B in the oak parlor with non-original internal hardware, and bought this stunning beauty. It is 99.9% complete (it is missing the bolt on patent plate, but we have a donor machine with one)

The previous owner is on vacation as of the moment we left them, but when they return in two weeks they will scan and forward a copy of the original Bill of Sale..... oh wow...

The front - Closed up
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The Front Open - The right door is folded all the way around the back
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This is the hinge up close
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Old 03-14-2015, 01:38 PM
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Here is the side and back
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a better shot of the back(yes, the back) - this wood is amazing in person....
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the Back open
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Old 03-14-2015, 01:39 PM
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here is the interior... - I LOVE the arrow on the drive wheel for direction....
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here is a close up of the pedal and the remaining color
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That is really special. I hope I can see it in person some day. Thanks for sharing!
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Steve, it is stunning! That cabinet is wonderful!

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Wow. You find the most amazing pieces! That cabinet is to die for.
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Beautiful! Thank you for showing us. Before you know it, you're going to have a museum full. Steve where do you think this was made?
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Beautiful! Thank you for showing us. Before you know it, you're going to have a museum full. Steve where do you think this was made?
Kinda the plan...hehe
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That is one incredible machine. Wow. The cabinet, the ironwork, the decals -- amazing. I wish I had words worthy of it. Museum-worthy, no doubt.
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Steve ..............

Where's the pics of the head?

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