Lot 187: Shaker Tool Chest

SOLD: $800 (without buyer’s premium)
Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Cherry and pine, original alligatored red varnish finish, two-board hinged and dovetailed lid, opening to Shaker tin hinged small partitioned till, with original Bennington pull, three slots on right in original red paint, (note: mouse chews at tops), dovetailed case, ebony painted inverted teardrop escutcheon and original lock plate, includes 13 original small Shaker and World made craftsman hand tools, awl, file, microfine chisels, burnisher, all with exceptional turned hardwood handles, 10 1/4″ h, 23 1/2″ w, 15 1/4″ d.