I found this Artcrest metal cabinet rusting away in the basement of a recent estate sale for $7. The bottom had been standing in water and was severely rusted. I ended up reinforcing it with a 2x4 frame and screwing into the frame through the base. The rest of the cabinet was lightly rusted (and extremely dirty). I used a wire brush cup attachment on my angle grinder to remove the rust. Primed and spray painted, it turned out pretty nice. Again, I broke a cardinal rule and didn't take any before pictures. Sometimes, when the mood strikes me, I start into a project and don't take time to take pictures.
It stands a little over 5 feet tall and a little over 2 feet wide. It probably dates from the '50's.
I couldn't find out anything about the Artcrest company.
I'm using it to house my vintage cans (a blog post for later) and other kitchen related items.
Have you thought of trying to sell some of this stuff? Opening a store? If I weren't so far away, I would buy. I bet others would too. You provide the warmth and style that modern homes and the digital age abhor.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I do sell some smaller stuff on eBay, but so far I've been unsuccessful selling larger items locally. I have considered renting a booth at a local antique mall, but the rent is prohibitive for profit unless you devote all your time to this, which I can't. Until I find some outlet, it will just keep stacking up in my house. Look for me in a future episode of Hoarders. :)
DeleteI found an Artcrest laying abandoned in an old lot and have been trying to track down info on it. Looks a lot like yours. Good job on the restoration.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Unknown. A little spray paint goes a long way.
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