Anybody know what these would’ve been used for??

Gracie
by Gracie

My niece found these in a local antique store and purchased them as bookcases for her sons room. Does anybody know what they originally would’ve been for? They look like something from a church to me.


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  • 17335038 17335038 on Sep 18, 2021

    Hi Gracie,

    Your picture did not come through with your question.

  • William William on Sep 18, 2021

    Need a photo.

  • Gracie Gracie on Sep 18, 2021

    Sorry about that.

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    • Sharon Sharon on Sep 18, 2021

      Looks to me like possible a pair of home wooden temple/mandir that would have held a statute of Lord Ganesha, shiva or lakshmi idols for home worship mandir. The wood could be walnut or sheesham. See the two doorways on either side with the temple cutouts, and the 3 inlaid rosettes across the opening.

  • William William on Sep 18, 2021

    Haven't been able to find anything similar. They look like antique gothic cabinets. Maybe French or English. Best bet would be to have an antique dealer that deals in furniture to look at them. Even a reputable auction house. You may have a treasure. Some thing like Antiques Roadshow appraisers.

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  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Sep 18, 2021

    Very interesting, was wondering if there are any identifying marks or lettering somewhere on them. Have you checked the bottom, the back, and even the hardware for clues?

    I agree, they do have a church look about them, from years back they remind me of the architecture and style of a church I belonged to.

  • Gracie Gracie on Sep 18, 2021

    I’ll ask her - she’s in another state.

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Sep 19, 2021

    No photo