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Gnome Et Le Rhone Engine Company Tool Box Circa World War 1
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Gnome Et Le Rhone Engine Company Tool Box Circa World War 1

1900 - 1920
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Lovely Pine tool box with it’s original varnished finish, stencilled on the lid with the company logo and inscription of The Gnome Et Le Rhone Engine Company; a French Aero engine manufacturer, producing engines from around 1914. The lid depicts Engine no. 102111, which would suggest it’s meant to accompany an engine dating around that period, although the company did go on to manufacture motorcycle engines later in it’s history too. The fact it has Engine No. and not Moteur, suggests it originates from the British-based arm of the company, but the low number also indicates an early unit in the series of manufacture.

Obviously, this is a fascinating piece which has plenty of history attached, which is rife for digging up and discovering!

It is in original condition, which has been thoroughly cleaned and revived; inside and out, enhancing the natural colour of the pine with wax. It has it’s original tray inside along with it’s lovely brass catches and steel painted carrying handle.

A lovely original talking point piece that would love to receive more detective work!

Dimensions:

Height 220mm

Width 500mm

Depth 250mm

Please contact us to discuss this beautiful piece, a delivery quote, or to visit and collect

Declaration

Jon Hill Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Tool Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1208934
Description
Lovely Pine tool box with it’s original varnished finish, stencilled on the lid with the company logo and inscription of The Gnome Et Le Rhone Engine Company; a French Aero engine manufacturer, producing engines from around 1914. The lid depicts Engine no.
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102111, which would suggest it’s meant to accompany an engine dating around that period, although the company did go on to manufacture motorcycle engines later in it’s history too.
Jon Hill Antiques

The fact it has Engine No. and not Moteur, suggests it originates from the British-based arm of the company, but the low number also indicates an early unit in the series of manufacture.

fig 1. A rectangular warm brown wooden tool box featuring white stencilled text, a central winged logo, and an iron top clasp.
fig 1. Gnome Et Le Rhone Engine Company Tool Box Circa World War 1

Obviously, this is a fascinating piece which has plenty of history attached, which is rife for digging up and discovering!

It is in original condition, which has been thoroughly cleaned and revived; inside and out, enhancing the natural colour of the pine with wax. It has it’s original tray inside along with it’s lovely brass catches and steel painted carrying handle.

fig 2. A rectangular warm brown wooden tool box featuring white stencilled text, a central winged logo, and an iron top clasp.
fig 2. Gnome Et Le Rhone Engine Company Tool Box Circa World War 1

A lovely original talking point piece that would love to receive more detective work!

Dimensions:

Height 220mm

Width 500mm

Depth 250mm

Please contact us to discuss this beautiful piece, a delivery quote, or to visit and collect

Date of Manufacture

Jon Hill Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Tool Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208934
Jon Hill Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026
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FAQs

Military engine tool boxes were designed to hold specialised maintenance tools and replacement components for aircraft and vehicle engines during field operations.

These boxes were primarily constructed from solid timber such as pine or oak, secured with iron or brass latches, hinges, and carrying handles.

Authentic examples feature period-appropriate joinery, original iron hardware, natural wear from usage, and clear stencilled identification marks or engine serial numbers.

A vintage wooden tool box functions effectively as a desktop organiser, coffee table centerpiece, or decorative storage accent in industrial and country interior schemes.

Keep the timber clean with a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically, while applying a light coat of mineral oil to iron fittings to protect against corrosion.
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