Clock Repair Tool Box
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
MakerBox possibly made by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
ManufacturerOne piece of hardware manufactured by
Curtisville Mfg. Co.
(American, 1848 - 1950)
ManufacturerOne tool manufactured by
Brown & Sharpe
(American)
ManufacturerOne tool manufactured by
S. P. Kittle
(American)
ManufacturerOne tool manufactured by
J. P. Wilson
(American)
ManufacturerMetal box manufactured by
Bell & Black
(English)
Date1850-1900
MediumBox: Wooden box, painted black, with metal hardware.
Tools: Metal, some steel, some with wooden handles.
Hardware: Metal, wood, string, glass.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 6 3/8 x 14 7/16 x 10 1/2in. (16.2 x 36.7 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2007.4.2
DescriptionBlack-painted wooden tool box filled with an assortment of clock repair tools, such as cutting and drilling tools; metal and wooden clock parts; hardware; and other assorted items.
A removable top section devides the interior of the box into two levels. The removable section is partitioned into six subsections; the largest and smallest of these sections have no lid, but each of the other sections do have a wooden lid Two of these lids have a small wire loop handle. Beneath the lid of the section in the upper left corner, that section is partitioned again, with another shallow lidded section inside.
The exterior of the tool box has a metal carrying handle with a wooden grip. An oval of metal is secured to the center of the top of the box; each end of the metal handle attaches in a slot on either side of the oval. The top of the tool box is attached by two hinges at the back side of the box. The front of the box has a crest-shaped metal keyhole at center front. To either side of the keyhole, an ornate metal latch on the lid of the box attaches to a flat latch plate secured to the main body of the box; the latches can pivot upward on hinges.
A removable top section devides the interior of the box into two levels. The removable section is partitioned into six subsections; the largest and smallest of these sections have no lid, but each of the other sections do have a wooden lid Two of these lids have a small wire loop handle. Beneath the lid of the section in the upper left corner, that section is partitioned again, with another shallow lidded section inside.
The exterior of the tool box has a metal carrying handle with a wooden grip. An oval of metal is secured to the center of the top of the box; each end of the metal handle attaches in a slot on either side of the oval. The top of the tool box is attached by two hinges at the back side of the box. The front of the box has a crest-shaped metal keyhole at center front. To either side of the keyhole, an ornate metal latch on the lid of the box attaches to a flat latch plate secured to the main body of the box; the latches can pivot upward on hinges.
Status
Not on view
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Richard Welling
Richard Welling
