Vintage Cedar Chest E R Co
I have a cedar chest that is made by E. R. Co., Forest Park Line, Illinois. Someone put a date in pencil of 7/19/24. I do not know if this date is correct.
The vintage chest is in good solid condition but has scratches. I would like to sell but do not know if date is right and how much it is worth. If anyone can give me info I would appreciate it.
Thank you
Category:
Furniture
Condition:
Good
Medium:
Solid wood
Distinguishing marks:
E R Cp Forest Park Line, Illinois
For Sale?:
Yes
Comments
Re: Vintage Cedar Chest E R Co
The Roos Cedar Chest factory was established in 1918, in Forest Park, Ill. a suburb of Chicago. By 1928 their brick building on Harrison Street exceeded 85,000 square feet. It was at one time the largest industrial concern in Forest Park, employing 400 people. Three million feet of cedar a year were used by the roos factory, which which required 1,200 trees per day to be cut. The production of Roos Chest were second only to the Lane company, which is also best known for its cedar chests. The Roos company ceased production in 1951. Cedar Chest like this were mass produced items, none of them are considered rare or particularly valuable in the current market. At auction comparable examples to this one often sell at auction for less than $150.00