Lot # 7 - Antique McDougall Oak "Auto-Front" Kitchen Cabinet c1915

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Nov-2026 7:06:00 PM
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Description :

Well-preserved, highly complete McDougall "Auto-Front" Hoosier-style kitchen cabinet, manufactured by the renowned McDougall Company in Frankfort, Indiana, circa 1915–1920.

As the premier luxury competitor to the official Hoosier Manufacturing Company, McDougall cabinets are highly sought after by antique enthusiasts for their superior engineering and unique patented features. This beautiful specimen is constructed from solid golden oak, showcasing a stunning natural grain and an authentic aged patina that has never been ruined by modern paint or aggressive chemical stripping.

Retains its original, crisp metal "McDougall / Fully Patented / Frankfort, Indiana" maker's mark prominently displayed on the upper crown.

The Patented "Auto-Front": Features the famous, fully intact wooden tambour roll-door that is sticky bur functional on its track, a signature McDougall mechanism designed to maximize workspace.

Upper "Clear-View" Cabinet: A three-door upper unit boasting its distinctive upper glass viewports, originally engineered to let the homemaker monitor flour levels at a glance.

original pull-out porcelain enamel work surface, complete with the highly desirable and rare mottled black-and-white "graniteware" style perimeter edge. The surface shows age-appropriate wear.

The lower cabinet features its complete array of original hardware handles and hinges, housing a wide utensil drawer, three graduating side drawers, and a large metal lower storage bay

Bottom is 26”” deep x 40” wide x 33” tall    Top is 12” deep x 40” wide x 39” tall   pieces together are 72”


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