Ed Roos Cedar Chest

By Cheryl M, 26 May, 2019
Description

I have a Cedar Chest Made by Ed Roos Company of Forest Park in Illinois.

The Roos Manufacturing company of Chicago was established by Edward Roos in 1871. His son Otto took over his company, and later his other son Edward (Ed) split from Otto and started his own company in Forest Park in 1918-1951 

I would like to know the value of my Cedar chest. I'm thinking it is from the 1920's or 30's. I haven't been able to find a picture of one just like mine.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Genuine Tennessee Aromatic Red Cedar
Distinguishing marks
ERCO Forest Park ILLS. & 3206 on bottom of chest : Paper certificate Ed Roos Company of Forest Park
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
44 1/2 wide, 19 deep, 24 3/4 High
Date Period
est. 1918-1930s
History
Ed Roos is the son of Edward Roos that started the Roos Manufacturing company of Chicago in 1871 that Otto Ed's brother took over. Ed started his own company in Forest Park Ill. in 1918-1951 from my research.
This was my Grandmothers cedar chest.
For Sale?
No
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