Lot 20:
Vintage Industrial Steel Storage Unit by CORECO
Description
17681
c. 1940s-1950s; Complete-Reading Electric Co. (CORECO), Inc. – Chicago
Steel parts cabinet featuring thirty individual cubbies and a bold header graphic advertising Coreco Products, a division of Complete-Reading Electric Co. The top panel reads: "Buy With Confidence – Use With Pride / Quality – Dependability – Economy." Finished in factory red with black lettering and original manufacturer branding on both sides of the sign panel. The cabinet’s compact, wall-mountable design and wide slot configuration indicate use as a hardware or electrical component organizer in midcentury workshops or garages.
Complete-Reading Electric Co. (Coreco) specialized in electrical fittings, conduit hardware, and industrial accessories during the mid-20th century, distributing products across the U.S. and Latin America.
Surface rust and finish wear present throughout, particularly along the lower edge and shelves, adding authentic industrial patina. Structurally sound with intact welds and dividers. Mounting holes at the top allow for wall display.
30" W x 5" D x 35" H
Cubbies: 6" W x 4.75" D x 4" H
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