Antique Cabinet Makers Toolbox .Original Working Lock & Key. Rare Solid Elm Construction. Incredible Patina.This is an exceptional and heavy-duty Antique Cabinet Maker''s or Joiner''s Toolbox, dating from the late Victorian or early Edwardian period, circa 1900. This highly desirable chest embodies a piece of social and craft history, as it was likely constructed by the tradesman himself—a common and proud practice that served as a showcase for their own high level of woodworking skill. The chest is primarily constructed from solid, wide planks of richly figured Elm wood, a durable and handsome timber rarely seen used so extensively, even forming the wide-board base. The quality of construction is evident in the finely executed hand-cut dovetail joints at all four corners, which provide exceptional structural integrity. Visually, the elm boasts a striking, warm honey-brown hue that has developed a magnificent deep, aged patina over a century of use, with the authentic surface m...