vintage american industrial solid maple wood factory machine shop precision instrument storage box or cabinet with two clasps

SOLD
Out of stock
SKU
UR-18520-13
standard gage company, poughkeepsie, ny.

 

Please Note: We do not appraise, nor disclose prices of items sold. No Exceptions.

Questions? Click here or call our store at 312.492.6254. Please make sure to reference the UR# when submitting an email.

Note: Shipping is not included. If required, please contact an Urban Remains sales associate.

nicely worn and weathered original american industrial factory shop precision instrument portable cabinet fabricated by or for the standard gage company, poughkeepsie, ny. the shopworn cabinet contains a hinged top with two matching pressed steel clasps. the machinist's portable instrument cabinet contains attractive finger joints for added support and stability. original varnished finish largely intact. the cabinet was salvaged from the recently shuttered paxton-mitchell railroad steam engine component foundry and assembly plant. the paxton-mitchell company was established in 1901, when james paxton and thomas w. mitchell (both employed under the union stockyards company) began development on a metallic packing design for piston rods and valve stems of reciprocating rod steam engines. by 1912, the company had greatly expanded, moving to multiple locations before settling at their current location at 27th and martha streets (omaha, nebraska). here the company constructed their main plant and offices, along with non-ferrous and iron foundries established to supply rough castings for parts for the metallic packing. in the late 1930’s, it became apparent that the locomotive market for the metallic packing was seriously threatened by the introduction of the diesel powered locomotives on the american railroads. during the war, the company adapted its production largely to parts for engines and municipal castings and other specialty jobshop castings. the company received the maritime "e" award with three successive stars for excellence of production. the iron foundry soon became the largest and most successful division within the company. today, paxton-mitchell is focused on providing high quality gray and ductile iron castings and complete machining capabilities primarily for the fluid power industry. measures approximately 12 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 inches.

You Might Also Like



Some Of Our Clientele

WORDLWIDE SHIPPING

If required, please contact an Urban Remains sales associate.

NEW PRODUCTS DAILY

Check back daily as we are constantly adding new products.

PREMIUM SUPPORT

We're here to help answer any question. Contact us anytime!

SALES & PROMOTIONS

Join our newsletter to get the latest information