Lot 326: A Pair of Vintage Painted Steel Toolboxes
A pair of mid-20th century rectangular toolboxes constructed from painted steel. The first toolbox is finished in blue paint and features a single top-mounted carrying handle with a central front latch. The lid is marked with black stencilled numerals 35. A small, central rectangular label is present on the front face, though it is heavily degraded and the text is illegible. The second item is a larger red-painted tool chest featuring a recessed top carrying handle and side-mounted latches. The design and hardware of the red chest are characteristic of professional tool storage units from the mid-20th century, resembling models produced by manufacturers such as Snap-on, although no maker’s marks are visible.
Condition report:
Both items exhibit signs of heavy use and age. The blue toolbox shows significant surface oxidation, heavy rusting, and substantial paint loss across all surfaces, with several visible dents. The red tool chest is in fair to good vintage condition, displaying surface scratches, minor paint loss, and small areas of surface rust, while remaining structurally sound.
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