J.H. Rosberg Manufacturing Co. Watchmaker's Work Bench
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1920
This wooden watchmaker's workbench is attributed by the seller to the J.H. Rosberg Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, Illinois, and dated to circa 1920. The casework features a dark-stained finish enclosing a central kneehole recess, flanked by two drawers on the upper left, an upper horizontal drawer section, and a vertical stack of drawers extending along the right side.
The light-toned wooden worktop is bordered by a raised wooden retaining gallery at the sides and rear.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Watchmaker's workbench
- Material
- Wood
- Dimensions
- 40"W × 20"D × 39.75"H
- Manufacturer
- J.H. Rosberg Manufacturing Co.
- Place recorded
- United States
- Attributed Date
- c. 1920
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- J.H. Rosberg Manufacturing Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Light-toned natural wooden top with a raised dark retaining lip along the rear and side borders • Dark-finished wooden body with an open central kneehole recess • Carved recessed finger pulls integrated into each wooden drawer front • Upper drawer bank featuring two stacked drawers on the left, central drawers, and a drawer above a vertical right-hand column
- Storage Configuration
- The unit contains multiple drawers, including an upper drawer bank with two stacked drawers on the left, additional central drawers, and a drawer positioned above a vertical column on the right. The drawer fronts are equipped with integrated, carved recessed finger pulls.
- Construction and Design
- This wooden workbench is attributed to the J.H. Rosberg Manufacturing Co. and features a two-tone aesthetic consisting of a light-toned work surface and a dark-finished body. The piece includes a central kneehole recess intended for seated use. The worktop is constructed of light-toned wood and is bordered by a raised retaining lip at the rear and side edges.
- Attribution and Condition
- The workbench is attributed by the seller to the J.H. Rosberg Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, Illinois, with an approximate date of circa 1920. No physical maker's mark or identifying label is recorded in the provided source. The condition is described as original and unaltered, exhibiting 'distressing and patina' and general age-appropriate wear.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Attribution to J.H. Rosberg Manufacturing Co. is source-reported and not visible in the provided image
- Research required: Internal construction, drawer contents, and reverse side are not visible