Brass Era Racer

speechless, thank you Lozierman!

In my imaginative ways, and given there were some WA state race tracks where individually owned Lozier cars ran. Was this a portable tool check used by someone at the track with a stripped down Lozier? Hence the Selden badging and logo to match. Then they kept the cigars in the bottom drawer to celebrate wins? Will likely never know but fun to ponder the possibilities.

I was able to acquire this very original automotive tool box with some tools out of a basement in Olympia, WA with a bottom drawer that seems to have remnants of cigar leaves. Would love to hear any thoughts or information as I begin a deeper dive into this tool box. The family had little to no information, but I'm following up on that further. Here's an outline of what I do know, first the brass plaques: 1. "LOZIER" maybe taken from an early Briarcliff? 2. "Selden Patent" with serial number #109637 3. "Chanslor & Lyon Motor Supply Co.", Coachmaker for Lozier and others, with a Seattle location) 4. "John W. Merriam & Co. AT THE SIGN OF THE BULLDOG" on bottom drawer. Cigar manufacturer. Then the old cloth labels/stickers: 1. Miniature "Stanford" fabric flag 2. "Nothern Pacific" emblem. 3. "Hotel Washington" with "J.M. Lux, Manager" emblem. 4. A miniature flag (unidentified) with ships anchor. 5. A miniature flag with "COLBY CRA.. CO." The 2 letters of the last word lot legible. The handles on either side have the look of gears and chains cast into them. Construction appears to be oak and of good initial build quality (rabbited joints), but no other markings. Any thoughts or Ideas would be appreciated.