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1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany
1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany

1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Vintage machinist's tool box. Solid mahogany construction.

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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Machinist's Tool Chest With Tools
Early 20th Century Machinist's Tool Chest With Tools

Early 20th Century Machinist's Tool Chest With Tools

Located in Dekalb, IL

This early tool chest comes stocked with three separate hand tools and features three drawers able to store a number of different goods and small parts. The chest has a latching top ...

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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original, stunning condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and lo...

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Vintage 1920s English Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Pilliod No. 20 Oak Machinist’s Tool Chest
Early 20th Century Pilliod No. 20 Oak Machinist’s Tool Chest

Early 20th Century Pilliod No. 20 Oak Machinist’s Tool Chest

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique No. 20 machinist’s tool chest manufactured by the Pilliod Lumber Company of Swanton, Ohio. The portable chest features five graduated drawers crafted from quarter-sawn oak. ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930
Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930

Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A solid Oak machinist's factory tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Oak

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19th Century Victorian Machinist's Tool Box
19th Century Victorian Machinist's Tool Box

19th Century Victorian Machinist's Tool Box

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H 12.5 in W 18.673 in D 12.25 in

19th Century Victorian Machinist's Tool Box

Located in New Windsor, NY

Old painted and distressed oak Late Victorian American machinist's tool box. Solid oak underneath the painted surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of...

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Brass

Mahogany machinists tool box
Mahogany machinists tool box

Mahogany machinists tool box

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H 5 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in

Mahogany machinists tool box

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Previously used to store machinists tools.

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Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage
19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage

19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th Century Antique American Primitive distressed solid wood machinist tool box storage. Item features a small removable interior boxes, frame to interior lid with gold gilt details...

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Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920
Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920

Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920 Measures - 15 3/4" x 20 1/2" x 9"

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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons
Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons

Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerstner & Sons, founded in 1906, is one of the oldest surviving tool box manufacturers in the U.S., and their handcrafted designs were once considered a rite of passage for mast...

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Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING
Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING

Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A Walnut machinist's tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe.

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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Felt, Wood

Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories
Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories

Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian apothecary machinist drafting or calligraphy tool box and accessories.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

H. Gerstner & Sons Antique Oakwood Machinist 7 Drawer Tool Chest Box
H. Gerstner & Sons Antique Oakwood Machinist 7 Drawer Tool Chest Box

H. Gerstner & Sons Antique Oakwood Machinist 7 Drawer Tool Chest Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gerstner & Sons antique oakwood machinist 7 drawer tool chest box. Item features a solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original stamps, very nice antique item, quality Ame...

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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Home Made Machinist Tool Box
Home Made Machinist Tool Box

Home Made Machinist Tool Box

Located in New York, NY

Home made machinist cantilevered toolbox. Made of aluminum & steel.

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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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