Handmade Inscribed Carpenter's Toolbox c.1940 Tools signed in pencil

signed in pencil

An antique wooden office tray constructed with dovetail joints

Attributed to the Scottish company of Alex Boswell founded by James Boswell at the end of the 18th century

The frame is a wrapped in leather with a cross hatched pattern and the barrels are brass

It opens when assembled so you can explore it from the inside

Handmade Inscribed Carpenter's Toolbox c.1940 Tools signed in pencilABOUT A handmade distressed rustic wooden carpenter's toolbox with inner tray. Inscribed on top lid "Dick Wieting". CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 10 in. W 31 in. D 9 in. HISTORY Unknown.