VINTAGE SHIPWRIGHTS TOOL CHEST EARLY 1800\'S \"CLEAVLAND OHIO\" SPELLING ON BACK
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VINTAGE SHIPWRIGHTS TOOL CHEST EARLY 1800\'S \"CLEAVLAND OHIO\" SPELLING ON BACK:
$300.00
This is a very unique older piece. I have been told that it is a Shipwrights Tool Chest from the early 1800\'s, it possibly could be older. The chest measures approximately 45\" long x 25 \' wide x 25\' high.
The top board is a solid piece of lumber measuring 45\" long by 25\" wide, the bottom I believe is the same measurements. I have been told this would be virgin lumber at the dimension of 25\" wide. It is in original condition and has not been refinished that I can see. The original lock was replaced at some time as it now has a clasp as shown-in the photos.
On the back of the chest is writing and some of it is legible but parts of it are hard to read. I can discern some of the words but not all of them. The writing is also written upside down to the chest when it is right side up. I have rotated one picture so it will be easier to read.Written on the back is as follows:\"Alanson S or D_ _ _ _ unknown letters.\"CLEAVLAND\" in the old spelling\" Cave of Tulfs or Tul _ _ an X type sign then \"P _ _ ks\"\"Ohio\"
There is a piece of wood shown in the main photo with a checker board drawn on it, this board fits into a holder on the backside of the chest front. You can see the top of it in one of the photos.
This chest does have some wear signs associated with it. The bottom has some soft wood on the right side as you are looking at the bottom photo. The bottom trim boards are a little rough in places. The rest of the chest is in fairly good condition. Please look at the pictures as they show part of the overall condition as well as the construction of this piece. Notice how the corners are mortised together. The heavy metal handles that would have been used to lower this into a ship for construction. The screws used are flat on the end, not pointed all the way to the end, this also helps to define the age of the piece. There may be a couple replacement screw but i\'m not sure.
You can see the drawers open in one photo plus there is a compartment under a slide board that is also shown with a hole in it to slide it.
I\'m listing this for local pick up guessing it weighs around 100 lbs give or take. I can assist with the local pick up at a local truck terminal. Please inquire.
Thank you for looking and contact me if you have any questions.
VINTAGE SHIPWRIGHTS TOOL CHEST EARLY 1800\'S \"CLEAVLAND OHIO\" SPELLING ON BACK:
$300.00