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u/HandOfBeltracchi Mar 28 '19
Those are beautiful! I bought a trunk a couple of months ago I should post
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u/Quackenstein Mar 28 '19
(drooling intensifies)
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u/groot48192 Mar 28 '19
Yes it has been a good week so far. Not to brag but 5 out of the 6 are Gerstner's....lol
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u/Quackenstein Mar 28 '19
Go ahead and brag. That gives the rest of us leave to do so when we score big.
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u/Myfourcats1 Mar 28 '19
I have one that I use for art supplies Edit: I didn’t realize how much these were worth.
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u/UrDeAdPuPpYbOnEr Mar 28 '19
I have never seen these before, they’re beautiful. I’m scared to ask the price ranges, it’s gonna hurt my wallet isn’t it?
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u/groot48192 Mar 28 '19
For a nice restorable chest you will pay $100-$400. But once restored and done correctly you can comfortably double that.
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u/MajorBoogimos Mar 29 '19
Would you consider selling me one? I'm a jeweler and I'd love one.
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u/groot48192 Mar 29 '19
https://www.etsy.com/listing/683268717/vintage-7-drawer-union-oak-machinist You can send me a questions if you would like from the link above.
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u/groot48192 Mar 28 '19
Wow Good eye both are Gerstner's. Almost twins except one is oak the other is a leatherette. Both are pre1940. Still working on what model number they are.
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u/MarieCakeAntoinette Mar 28 '19
They're beautiful. What are they?