Gerstner O-42 Oak Machinist tool chest.
This American Classic is unrestored from 1953. This was bought for someone I know when they got out of trade school in 1953. It is the absolute best looking original unrestored wood chest that's 50 years old or older I personally have ever seen. Has key with working lock. I restore these on the side , and personally would leave this one alone. Perhaps cleaning the hardware is all I would do. The felt is even in very good condition. The top is the only real problem area, but even that I probably would do nothing. The top right of the front opening door has a small chip in the oak (picture #10), there are also a few minor scrathes here and there but nothing serious at all. The leather handle is in excellent shape as well. In picture #7 it shows a close up of the lock with original key , the light rust can easily be removed with some fine steel wool. This box is not MINT condition , but from an antique standpoint it is beautiful! On a scale of 1-10 I would say its a strong 8 . I would keep it myself but I have a model like this in mahogany that is undergoing resto. A super original in super shape. If there are no bids and you want me to revise to a "Buy It Now" option, make an offer and if I accept I will revise to a buy it now with your offer..
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I am trying to be humble , but I have to state the obvious, a lot of my feedback says "better than described." I want the buyer to be fully happy with thier purchase.I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I have a 100% feedback rating and strive to keep it. Please bid with confidence. If you think I am being dishonest and Before leaving other than positive feedback I WILL MAKE IT RIGHT even if it means a refund.
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I can ship this to other countries too! The shipping calculator is for priority which is insured. If you go first class there is a significant savings. Your gamble though.
I will be listing TONS of high quality Machinist tools from STARRETT , MITUTOYO , LUFKIN , ETC..throughout August. Also GERSTNER chest's. Please check back..
Thank you very much for looking!!
On Aug-25-08 at 13:49:52 PDT, seller added the following information:All hardware is metal and like I stated earlier , this box is 100% unrestored.
Dimensions are: 20 in. High X 20 in. Wide X 9 1/4 in. deep.
On Aug-26-08 at 18:18:43 PDT, seller added the following information:My free USA shipping applies to continential USA only. Alaska and Hawaii I will apply $40.00 towards shipping. You pay any extra.