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Lot 259: A Mid-20th Century Black Painted Utility Storage Chest
A mid-20th century utility storage chest of rectangular form, constructed from plywood with a dark ebonised or black painted exterior finish. The chest features a hinged lid secured by three steel butt hinges, opening to reveal a natural light-coloured plywood interior partially lined with a woven canvas or hessian fabric. The piece is equipped with heavy-duty metal swing handles on each side for manual lifting and has been fitted with four metal ball-type swivel castors to the base for mobility. A simple keyhole with an escutcheon is located on the front face, and a small steel lever-type key is present. There are no visible maker’s marks, labels, or stamps on the item.
Length Dimensions: 27 inches
Width Dimensions: 18.5 inches.
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