Berkey and gay buffet
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Product details
Seller's Notes:Berkey and Gay Buffet. Inherited from grandparents. Downsizing.
Brand:Berkey & Gay Furniture Co.
Condition: Used - Good: Minor blemishes that most people won't notice
Wear and tear details: discoloration
Age: 84+ Years Old
Overall Dimensions: Width: 41 inches, Height: 34 inches, Depth: 18 inches
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In , William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was joined by his brother, Julius, who later began manufacturing what became known as the Berkey table. This was highly successful, and soon the Berkey brothers were concentrating on making furniture.
The company took on various partners over moment, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in to form Berkey Brothers & Gay. In , William Berkey withdrew from the company, and Julius Berkey and George W. Gay incorporated to build the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In , the new company opened its six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. By , this factory covered three city blocks. The company is known for making Victorian furniture.
George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his have business ventures. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in Oriel Cabinet constructed a facto
Berkey And Gay Buffet
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