ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Lot 53:
An incredible Lane cedar chest out of Altavista, Virginia. This beauty comes with all of the original documents, “Guaranty Against Moth Damage”, original key and all. Serial number 457060 and style 3077. “One Garment Saved Pays For A Lane Cedar Chest”. Measures 22” H x 47” W x 17.5” D. Lane started in 1912 as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company in Altavista, Virginia. John Lane was president and his son, Ed, was vice president and general manager. It became The Lane Company in 1922. The company was known for its cedar chests, which were often used as “hope chests” by brides-to-be.
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