Unusual Herzog Half-Barrel Cabinet

YouTube · Post by **JohnM** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:29 am

I realize that Herzog used the same basic cabinet forms for cylinder, disc, and sheet music storage, but I encountered this unusual variation of sheet music cabinet the other day with an extended top. Anyone ever seen one like this before?

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:17 am

I've never seen anything like it. For what purpose? Why not a pull-out shelf? Shipping this would have been unduly expensive for Herzog.

Does the underside of the overhanging section have any marks to suggest that this particular cabinet was modified by a previous owner? If not, this is certainly an interesting (and puzzling) product!

George P.

YouTube · Post by **JohnM** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:20 am

It looks factory, George!

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:25 am

Beats me!

George P.

zonophpones7 · Post by **zonophpones7** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:10 am

Are there slots in the door? Looks to me like there is a piece added on the top and the rest shifted back. In my mind, a factory piece would have solid veneer over the entire top. no seams like show here. Certainly an odd looking cabinet in this configuration.
Gregg

Post by **fmblizz** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:20 am

I'm with Gregg,,, slight mismatch of color on that center section... remove that and everything appears to line up..

blizz

Post by **EarlH** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:26 am

Looks like they used it for a typewriter to me. A picture of the underside of the lid where it overhangs would tell you if the cabinet has been cut down. They put a rabbet on the underside of the lid for the sides to be glued to. It's always interesting to see what turns up these days, that's for sure. Earl

howardpgh · Post by **howardpgh** » Fri Dec 06, 2019 11:01 am

Could it be for large books. Like maps or large picture books?
Posting of dimensions help to determine its possible purpose.

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