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Up for sale is a fantastic piece of mid-century Americana—a Vintage 1950s Union Steel Tackle Box / Utility Chest, proudly made in Le Roy, New York.
This classic metal chest features a beautifully distressed, rustic red exterior paint job over the original industrial green interior. The handle base is clearly stamped with the maker's mark: "UNION STEEL CHEST CORP., LE ROY, N.Y., MADE IN U.S.A., PAT. NO. 161360, REGD. 1951".
Features & Functionality:
- 2-Tier Cantilever Design: Trays smoothly expand outward when opened to display multiple divided compartments, perfect for fishing lures, small tools, art supplies, or hardware.
- Solid Hardware: Features a heavy-duty ribbed top carry handle and a secure front latch mechanism that opens and closes smoothly.
- Solid Construction: Heavy-gauge steel with a reinforced design.
Condition Report:
This item is in authentic, structurally sound vintage condition with a gorgeous, natural aged patina. It shows honest signs of wear from decades of utility, including scratches, paint loss, and surface rust/oxidation mostly along the bottom edges, tray corners, and exterior surfaces (please view all photos closely to evaluate condition).
There are no major structural dents that affect its function, and the cantilever arms extend perfectly. It is clean, solid, and ready for use on the water, in the workshop, or as an eye-catching rustic home decor accent piece.
Please review all listing photos (image_2.png through image_7.png) for a complete look at the exact item and cosmetic condition you will receive. Feel free to message with any questions. Thanks for looking!
