Lane Hope Chest Altavista Va.
Q:I have a Lane hope chest that my mother got in 1938. It’s marked inside “Altavista Va.” with serial number 112331 and style number 48388X. Can you tell me when the chest was made?
A:John Lane bought a box plant in Altavista, Va., in 1912. His son, Ed Hudson Lane, soon began making cedar chests in the factory. The business was incorporated as Standard Red Cedar Chest Co. During World War I, the factory was converted to wartime production and made ammunition boxes. In 1922 the name of the company was changed to The Lane Co. The Lane family continued to operate the business until 1986, when Interco took over the company. Lane is now part of Furniture Brands International. The serial number indicates that your chest was made on Nov. 23, 1931. There is a recall on locks on Lane chests made before 1987. The lock on your cedar chest should be replaced because a child could get trapped inside and suffocate. Contact the company via its website, www.LaneFurniture.com, and you will be sent a free replacement lock.
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I have a large cedar chest with that written on it and the Lane AltaVista, VA and the image above it.
It’s just solid wood on the outside and cedar inside. I’m not really sure where the serial number is. The only paper I have with it is one about The Destructive Moth. How to protect against moth damage. Just trying to find the price range for it. I honestly had no idea what it even was, just had it sitting in my living room.
I’m looking for information regarding the date of my Lane Cedar Chest stamped Lane, Altavista, Va on the issue lid. The bottom is stamped style number 48I30. It is not stamped with a serial number, just the style number. How can I date the piece? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Hi I have a rare 1936 Lane Cedar chest
ART DECO style with 4 Exterior drawers on front right dies with black and Brass art Deco Knobs
Serial #639201
Style #441265
Made in Altavista Virginia
on October 29, 1936
Burl wood rounded corners
has key
I have done extensive searching for 2 years years have have not seen another like it.
Would anyone have information where I could find the value
I was told by an appraiser it was worth approximately in its condition $4,500.-5,600.00
I have a Alta Vista.Va. 1955 lane cedar chest with a drawer on the bottom style number 03191 serial number 553170 I’d like to know the value but I can’t find anything about it and the only other one I can find is different than mine. Is there any way to find any information on my exact chest
I have a Alta Vista.Va. 1955 lane cedar chest with a drawer on the bottom style number 03191 serial number 553170 I’d like to know the value but I can’t find anything about it and the only other one I can find is different than mine. Is there any way to find any information on my exact chest
Have a cedar chest that has a label saying: “The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company, Altavista, VA”, model 402, serial number 2800. It would appear to be a pre WWI item. How much is this thing worth? All I see is several people asking the same question with no reply or answers.
Have a cedar chest that has a label saying: “The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company, Altavista, VA”, model 402, serial number 2800. It would appear to be a pre WWI item. How much is this thing worth? All I see is several people asking the same question with no reply or answers.
Question 8. Hi if you read the ser# backwards that gives you month day and year it was made. Looks like yours is June 20, 1952
Question 8. Hi if you read the ser# backwards that gives you month day and year it was made. Looks like yours is June 20, 1952
I too have a lane cedar chest from AltaVista style number 2841 with a serial number of 250260 on the inside bottom it is stamped Aroma Tite Pressure Tested I would appreciate any info as to the age of this piece
I too have a lane cedar chest from AltaVista style number 2841 with a serial number of 250260 on the inside bottom it is stamped Aroma Tite Pressure Tested I would appreciate any info as to the age of this piece
Hello, We have come into possession of a Chest that has a Label saying: “The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company, Altavista, VA” I gather from helpful heading above that is was built before 1922 when the name of the Company was changed to “Lane” and after the business was incorporated as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Co. During World War I. Any idea of the value of this Chest that is very good condition. There are some original instructions that came with the Chest that I could send to anyone interested in the purchase of this now probably 100 year old chest. Thanks, Doug Fox Ellington, CT
Just got my Lane chest & am curious about the age and other things. Any help is appreciated! Style No: 9582-04 Serial No: 2375120 Name on inside of lid is Virginia Maid by Lane.
She needs a little TLC and I have started on that, biggest issue is the base. Is it possible to replace as it is made from particle board? Are there replacement parts available?
Thank you,
BevieJune
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I am looking for the paper work that comes in the Lane Cedar Chest. The paper Key Holder the Moth Certificate and the Red Genuine Lane Cedar Chest sign looks like and arrow. If any one would have those items I will purchase them. I restored my mothers and I would like to put the Lane paper work with it. Thank you for your time Scott
I have a lane Alta vista chest with style number 744410 and frail number 753130. Can you tell me when this was made and value if possible? Just sanded it and getting it all nice and pretty for my son and his bride to be.
We have a Cedar Chest style 5416-60 the number is2485111I have not been able to find any information on it.. Thank you for your help.
I have a Lane Ceder Chest Style# 2751-3M Serial # 156260 How much is it worth
We have a Cedar Chest style 4099 23 the number is2275101 I have not been able to find any information on it.. Thank you for your help.. In His Love and Grace Jane Gibe