Industrial Machinist Rolling Tool Cart C.1940

Description

ABOUT

An original industrial machinist metal rolling cart with three drawers, lower cabinet and steel wheels. The wheels on the … more ABOUT

An original industrial machinist metal rolling cart with three drawers, lower cabinet and steel wheels. The wheels on the left side have locking brake mechanisms. Top two drawer bottoms are perforated. Lower cabinet has lift up cover that slides into the cabinet.

CREATOR Plumb.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Metal.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing locks on the front. Front brake lock doesn't hold.
DIMENSIONS H 33.75 in. x W 28 in. x D 18 in., Top Drawer: H 3 in. W 17 in. D 22.75 in., Middle Two Drawers: H 5.25 in. W 17 in. D 22.75 in., Bottom cabinet: H 10 in. D 18 in. W 28 in.

HISTORY

Industrial steel cabinets were commonplace in factories and machine shops in the early 20th century. There were generally used to hold spare parts, nuts and bolts, or cold and hot rolled steel bars. less