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APRIL AUCTION

APRIL AUCTION

Lot 467: A late 19th or early 20th-century wooden carpenter's tool chest

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Start price: £2

Buyer's Premium:

A vintage wooden carpenter’s tool chest of rectangular form. The chest is constructed from a dark-toned hardwood with visible dovetail joints at the corners. It features a centrally mounted wooden carrying handle secured by metal brackets. Two metal latches are fitted to the lid, and metal reinforcements are visible on the corners. An illegible remnant of a paper label is present on the top surface.


Condition report:

The exterior shows heavy wear consistent with age and practical workshop use, including numerous scuffs, scratches, and a well-developed patina to both the wood and metal hardware. Oxidation is present on the metal components.

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