OAK MACHINIST'S TOOL CHEST

OAK MACHINIST'S TOOL CHEST C. 1920s-1940s. Oak Machinist’s Tool Chest with Assorted Sewing & Needlework Accessories. Early 20th-century portable oak machinist’s-style tool chest of rectangular form, fitted with a hinged top lid, removable/drop-front panel, multiple graduated interior drawers, metal corner protectors and hardware, carrying handle, and green felt-lined work/storage surfaces. Interior of lid fitted with a small diamond-form mirror. Chest retains its key and is accompanied by an extensive assortment of vintage sewing, tailoring, knitting, and needlework accessories housed throughout the drawers. Contents include several large steel tailor’s and dressmaker’s shears and scissors; wood and composition knitting needles; bone or bone-type glove stretchers/needlework implements; assorted crochet and sewing tools; straight pins and safety pins; needles, thread and darning materials; advertising sewing notions; vintage needle books and instruction booklets. Contents appear to span several decades. Chest exhibits scattered scratching, rubbing, finish wear, staining, edge wear, and oxidation/tarnish to the metal hardware consistent with age and use. Green felt lining exhibits discoloration, staining, and wear. Sewing implements exhibit varying degrees of oxidation, tarnish, staining, and use wear, with paper packaging showing toning, creasing, edge losses, and other age-related deterioration. Chest includes key. Condition: (Excellent). Item Dimensions: 20" x 8 - 1/2" x 14". Condition:, Item Dimensions:

Estimación:179,07€

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