This lock and two keys are intricately designed with figures and symbols suggestive of Asian religious inspiration. The lock is solid and has definitive weight and a greenish color.
Patrons of Husbandry document with Missouri State and National seals for Stoddard County in Missouri; town of Bloomfield No. 1282. Entered 17th day of December 1873; given at Washington D.C. ninth day of April A.D. 1874. Received and recorded by the State Grange of Missouri the 20th day of October A.D.1874.
The dresser or chest has 6 drawers, 2 stacks of 3 drawers each. It is all one solid piece. There is a logo stamp inside one drawer that looks like a picture of the Taj Mahal and has the word Campaigner. It is in good condition with some scuffs and scratches from normal use. Has all original hardware but it could use a good polishing.
should I keep this chair or is it firewood ? My wife said toss it, but I feel it may have some value. The wood is in good shape, original finish, seat is rotted.
