BARKROLE cabinet information. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

AmberDoughty · 29th Dec 2011, 4:32 am

I have an old wood cabinet from the John Barker & Co Ltd furniture company and am seeking information on both the piece itself as well as the company. The label inside reads:

John Barker & Co Ltd
BARKROLE
Registered No 482386

My dear neighbor gave the cabinet/end table to me when he noticed me refinishing a pre-1900 cabinet outside my home. He is retired US Air Force and brought this piece home with him when he moved from London back home to the US.

The piece is in great condition and I am very curious about it, especially since he couldn't tell me anything other than he bought it in London!

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks!
Amber

Mike Phelan · 29th Dec 2011, 10:15 am

Cabinet? Is it a radio, TV, radiogram or what?

A picture will tell us a lot.

Cobaltblue · 29th Dec 2011, 10:21 am

Is it related to this previous thread?

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=33879

Enjoy

Mike T

mickash · 30th Dec 2011, 1:52 am

http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_91174_en.pdf

This gives the complete story of the Barkers company. During their time in business they seem to have sold almost everything.

Michael.

29th Dec 2011, 4:32 am	#1
AmberDoughty Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bowling Green, KY USA Posts: 1	BARKROLE cabinet information. I have an old wood cabinet from the John Barker & Co Ltd furniture company and am seeking information on both the piece itself as well as the company. The label inside reads: John Barker & Co Ltd BARKROLE Registered No 482386 My dear neighbor gave the cabinet/end table to me when he noticed me refinishing a pre-1900 cabinet outside my home. He is retired US Air Force and brought this piece home with him when he moved from London back home to the US. The piece is in great condition and I am very curious about it, especially since he couldn't tell me anything other than he bought it in London! Any help at all would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks! Amber Last edited by Brian R Pateman; 29th Dec 2011 at 10:17 am. Reason: Forum rule B.13

29th Dec 2011, 10:15 am	#2
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: BARKROLE cabinet information. Cabinet? Is it a radio, TV, radiogram or what? A picture will tell us a lot. __________________ Mike.

29th Dec 2011, 10:21 am	#3
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: BARKROLE cabinet information. Is it related to this previous thread? https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=33879 Enjoy Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

30th Dec 2011, 1:52 am	#4
mickash Hexode Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 289	Re: BARKROLE cabinet information. http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_91174_en.pdf This gives the complete story of the Barkers company. During their time in business they seem to have sold almost everything. Michael.