06/01/2026
Antique Cast Iron Rotating Cobbler’s Nail Caddy – J.C. Kupferle, St. Louis $135.00 Shipped USA
🖤 A fantastic piece of American industrial history.
This antique cast iron rotating nail caddy was manufactured by J.C. Kupferle of St. Louis, Missouri, and was commonly used by cobblers, shoemakers, and workshops to organize nails, tacks, rivets, and small hardware. The heavy cast iron construction features eight divided compartments arranged in a flower-like pattern atop a rotating pedestal base for quick access while working.
The caddy retains its original industrial character with a rich aged patina, making it equally desirable as a functional workshop organizer or a striking display piece for collectors of industrial antiques, cobbler memorabilia, and early American hardware.
Features:
• Authentic antique cast iron construction
• Rotating pedestal base
• Eight divided compartments for nails, tacks, or small parts
• Marked “J.C. Kupferle – St. Louis” on base
• Beautiful original patina and wear consistent with age
• Ideal for industrial décor, workshop storage, or antique collections
A scarce and highly decorative example of early American workshop equipment that blends utility, craftsmanship, and industrial design
9.5” in diameter x 3.5” Tall
**contents not included**
