{"product_id":"early-20th-century-macginist-tool-chest-by-hammacher-schlemmer","title":"Early 20th Century Machinist Tool Chest by Hammacher Schlemmer","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1900s-1910s; Hammacher, Schlemmer \u0026amp; Co. - New York City, NY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nQuarter-sawn oak machinist's chest built around the Doelger patented system (July 28, 1896), combining a compact tool cabinet with an integrated clamping\/workholding mechanism. The case features a lift-top lid and paneled front concealing a bank of graduated drawers, flanked by hinged side compartments. The right compartment houses a built-in iron vise driven by a rack-and-pinion style adjustment, allowing the user to secure workpieces directly from the chest without a separate bench vise. The left compartment contains small drawers and shelving for organizing precision tools and hardware, while a removable till and felt-lined drawer provide protected storage for finer instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Doelger patent centered on consolidating tool storage and function into a portable cabinet, integrating clamping hardware and compartmentalized organization into a single unit for machinists and mechanics working in limited or mobile shop environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate to heavy wear consistent with workshop use including surface scratches, tool marks, staining, finish wear, and age-related patina throughout. Interior shows scattered wear and discoloration, with some abrasions to felt lining and minor wear to drawer interiors. Metal vise retains functional movement but shows oxidation and paint loss.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExt. dims (top down): 47.125\" W x 18.75\" D x 36\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nExt. dims (top up): 47.125\" W x 18.75\" D x 53.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nAll doors open: 78\" W x 18.75\" D x 53.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nLeft side interior:\u003cbr\u003e\nSpace under vise: 7\" W x 16\" D x 3.875\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nTop drawer: 6\" W x 14\" D x 2\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n2nd drawer: 6\" W x 14\" D x 2\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nSpace under drawers: 7\" W x 16\" D x 7.375\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nLowest space: 7\" W x 16\" D x 10.25\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nCenter top space (fold-down door): 26.75\" W x 16.375\" D x 6.875\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nTop drawer: 24.75\" W x 15.5\" D x 1.25\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n2nd drawer: 24.75\" W x 15.5\" D x 2.125\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n3rd drawer: 24.75\" W x 15.5\" D x 4\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nBottom drawer: 24.75\" W x 15.5\" D x 3.625\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nRight side swing door interior: 6.25\" W x 16.25\" D x 32\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-20141 - 050426\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44032947716139,"sku":"C-20141","price":11500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/c3230568-7365-54bd-93d1-7877cac821b7.jpg?v=1778022481","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/early-20th-century-macginist-tool-chest-by-hammacher-schlemmer","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}