Early 20th Century Industrial Machinist Tool Chest Manufacture Large hand-assembled mortise lock displayed

Large hand-assembled mortise lock displayed within a beveled wooden mounting block

MM - C-11031 - 092524

but remains structurally intact

founded in the early 20th century

This piece features quarter sawn oak construction and an octagonal mirror that pivots both horizontally and vertically by way of a brass turnkey

Early 20th Century Industrial Machinist Tool Chest Manufacture Large hand-assembled mortise lock displayedCompact machinist's chest constructed with a wood interior cabinet housed within a fabric covered and metal banded outer case fitted with carrying handles and spring latches. The interior retains an arrangement of graduated drawers surrounding a central square cabinet compartment with hinged door, designed for organizing precision tools, gauges, drill bits, and machinist accessories in a compact portable format. The exterior bears an affixed "D. S.