Antique Seven Drawer Mahogany Machinist’s Chest C.1910-1920

ABOUT

An antique Machinist’s tool chest with round brass pulls, original label, two keys, seven graduated drawers with Mahogany fronts, metal corners and a pull out Mahogany front cover. Original green felt in all drawers. Body covered in early vulcanized rubber.

CREATOR Pilliod, Swanton, Ohio.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1910-1925.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Mahogany, Brass.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Very sturdy overall. Damage depicted in photos. Leather handle and front panel have been reinforced with electrical tape sometime in their lifetime. One key turns the lock but doesn’t lock the panel. Other key does not work.
DIMENSIONS Overall: H 11 in. W 20.5 in. D 8.5 in., Three Large Drawers(from bottom to top) H 2.75 in. W 18 in. D 6 in., H 1.75 in. W 18 in. D 6 in., H 1.52 in. W 18 in. D 6 in., Four Small Drawers H 1.25 in. W 8.25 in. D 6 in., Top Section: H 1.25 in. W 8.25 in. D 6 in.

HISTORY

Unknown.