Post #19070 by SugarCaddyDaddy on Sat, Jan 11, 2003 6:57 PM

Well, this is purely my own UNprofessional opinion on bars like the one you have listed by Beachdude:

I have a similar bar like the one listed above. As for manufacturer...that's a real tough one for bamboo bars unless it is actually branded or tagged somewhere on the bar.
One of the common factors on verified pre-mid-'60's bamboo bars that I have noticed like this one and mine in my home is that a large percentage of them had the small pull out cutting board for cutting garnishes for drinks and the additional storage drawer for bar accessories. Yes, it can be reproduced, but for some reason, I have yet to see a bamboo bar maker, either local or overseas, make the pullout cutting board as small as they did pre-1965.
Some experienced woodworkers/carvers/custom cabinet makers can tell the age of some wood and/or joints, so if you care to go that far ask a local pro to take a look.

Again, this is strictly from my personal observation/investigation on bamboo bars.

SugarCaddyDaddy

This Daddy's Caddy & The Tiki Transporter

Hmmm...I should have been TraderFrank

[ Edited by: sugarcaddydaddy on 2003-01-11 19:01 ]