I have wanted one of the Gerstner machinist tool chest, oak boxes for about 40 years now. I've n ever actively searched them out until recently. Had opportunities to buy a few over the years at antique/gun shows, but passed on them as I knew little about them.
My knife collection is growing and I have some other items I'd like to display (by opening a shallow drawer) my old badges from the cop job, my small military wing collection, watches, etc.
Got on the net a few weeks back and started looking around. Gerstner is probably THE best known and prolific maker of multi drawer, wooden boxes. They have been in Ohio since 1908 I believe. Still there, still building them.
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Some of these cases/boxes were used for dental tools back in the old days too. And even surgical tools on some occasions. They were leatherette covered or oak.
Ton of them on E Bay but the prices tend to be crazy. I'd like to find a reasonably priced, old box, clean it up, refinish it and use it to store my toys. I DO have a line on two right now.
Anyone a fan of these neat old boxes?
My knife collection is growing and I have some other items I'd like to display (by opening a shallow drawer) my old badges from the cop job, my small military wing collection, watches, etc.
Got on the net a few weeks back and started looking around. Gerstner is probably THE best known and prolific maker of multi drawer, wooden boxes. They have been in Ohio since 1908 I believe. Still there, still building them.
chests-and-bases
Some of these cases/boxes were used for dental tools back in the old days too. And even surgical tools on some occasions. They were leatherette covered or oak.
Ton of them on E Bay but the prices tend to be crazy. I'd like to find a reasonably priced, old box, clean it up, refinish it and use it to store my toys. I DO have a line on two right now.
Anyone a fan of these neat old boxes?