Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Antique Hutch

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Expert: - 7/6/2008


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I have a piece of furniture from my grandmother and I am not sure of the correct name.  It is similar to a hutch but it has a counter top, 3 drawers on the bottom with a swing door (the bottom drawer is lined with tin).  The top has a bread drawer with 1 long door and 2 short on top of the bread.  I was just wondering what the correct name of this piece of furniture is? Thank you.

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Hi Tracey
Nice to hear from you.
What you describe is called a "Hossier Cabinet".
Hossier was the name of a company that made these and the name sort of stuck although many companies made them.
I also hear them refferred to here in Canada as bakers cupboards.
Funny enough the genuine Hoosiers are the most sought after here.
The only way I see to ID a genuine one is by the label.
Look and see if yours has a label.
Great question
Regards
Eileen

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