Case #2 has painted wood drawer fronts, metal or wood inside.
Drawers in Case #2 are metal or wooden.
Details about the library card catalogs to be auctioned:
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The Scrap Box has 2 library card catalogs, each with 72 drawers. They stand on the floor, and are 4-feet 8-inches tall. They are 3-feet 6-inches wide, and 1-foot 7 3/4-inches deep (excluding the brass handles).
One case has mostly wood drawers, with dovetail construction. The case itself is in good condition.
The other case has wood-fronted drawers with metal wood boxes. The veneer is damaged on one side of this case.
The Scrap Box will be taking bids on these wonderful antique card catalogs from Tuesday, May 24, 2011 through Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
You can bid online (link), over the telephone (734/994-0012), or at the store (581 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108)..
The winning bidders will be responsible for moving the card catalogs.
