The JOINERY in this old beat up relic gladdens the heart, and challenges the imagination.

The drawers are floored with tin plated steel,....well set into .030" slots.
The front of the drawers (where the major repetitive work will be on the joint) are locked up, per below,....

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The back end is conventionally 90* dovetailed.

Whoever seasoned the raw wood, milled it to spec., and oversaw the final assembly of this testament to craftsmanship was on the ball, and than some.
Interesting to note that only 2 of the drawers required repair

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