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Ed Roos Cedar Chest

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6 years ago
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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.
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