Bidspirit auction | H. Gerstner & Sons 5-Drawer

H. Gerstner & Sons 5-Drawer Chest - This vintage five drawer wooden tool chest is constructed from a finished hardwood with chrome plated metal fittings and corner protectors. The chest features a top opening compartment and a front closure panel that stows in a slot at the base when open. The interior of the top compartment and lid are lined with red felt, while the drawer interiors and the floor of the top compartment are lined with galvanized sheet metal. The lid interior contains a small square mirror in a metal frame and two elasticated tool straps. The drawer configuration includes two small upper drawers, one medium width drawer, and two full width lower drawers. A leather wrapped carrying handle is mounted to the top of the lid. A circular blue ink stamp is present on the wood base beneath the drawers which reads H. GERSTNER and SONS, INC DAYTON OHIO 45407 CASES. Beside this stamp is a handwritten number 27 in black ink. The chrome latches are impressed with the marks U.S.A. EXCELSIOR STAMFORD CONN.