Antique Leather Gas Meter Reader’s Field Case camelback -a major early 20th-century grocery

-a major early 20th-century grocery chain that operated Acme Markets-this tin represents one of the company's premium coffee lines

and mounted to a wooden dowel with fabric suspension loops for display within a chapter room or ceremonial space

Their hospital and surgical ware line gained a reputation for sturdy

Constructed of brass this nautical light stands at a height of 28"

including cracks on the seat and some seat springs that may require repair

Antique Leather Gas Meter Reader’s Field Case camelback -a major early 20th-century groceryHeavy leather field case originally used by a gas utility meter reader for carrying route books, ledgers, forms, and other service records. The rigid construction features a leather covered metal body with a hinged top flap, front latch closure, reinforced corners, and applied leather strap keepers. One end panel is decorated with brass tacks spelling out "GAS," identifying the case's original trade use. The interior retains its galvanized metal