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Lot 092 - Vintage Centralab Division of Globe-Union Inc. Parts Cabinet Store Display, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Note Very Dirty Interior, 12-1/8" L x 5-1/8" W x 6-3/8" H
Lot 092 - Vintage Centralab Division of Globe-Union Inc. Parts Cabinet Store Display, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Note Very Dirty Interior, 12-1/8" L x 5-1/8" W x 6-3/8" H
This vintage metal parts cabinet was manufactured as a store display for Centralab, Division of Globe-Union Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cabinet features a blue-painted exterior with four horizontal rows of divided compartments, each section separated by metal dividers. Visible markings throughout the compartments include various part numbers such as B-60-S, B-70-S, BSK-60-S, and similar alphanumeric codes. A Centralab label remains affixed to the right side of the cabinet, showing "CAT. NO. 5-A BLUE - - - - - - - KIT" text. The manufacturer's name "Centralab Division of Globe-Union Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin" is printed in gold lettering across the bottom front edge of the cabinet.
Note very dirty including rodent droppings in interior. Surface level cleaning performed but heavy debris and staining remain.