The chests were made in styles from Colonial to Art Deco typically out of Tennessee red wood cedar. Jun 10, 2017 - Explore Brenda Manning's board "roos cedar chests" on Pinterest. Very good condition for 72 years old. Vintage 1949 Roos Sweetheart Cedar Chest - $300 (Orlando) < image 1 of 8 > condition: good. View It on eBay. View It on eBay. — L.H., Salt Lake City, Utah. 1930 s Modern Waterfall Genuine Roos Sweetheart Cedar Chest with Moth Protection. The enormous brick building with the funny name Roos is being demolished, and with it, brick-by-brick, an era of history in Forest Park comes to an end. This is an Ed Roos Co of Forest Park, ILL. red cedar chest. It has the original paper on the lid giving instructions on the proper use of the chest and on the bottom there is a paper that is partially torn that states-'Ed Roos Company of Forest Park, Edward Roos President, Forest Park, Illinois(suburb of Chicago). There is a paper stapled inside that says it is a “Sweetheart Cedar Chest.” What can you tell me about the company, and how old is the chest? See more ideas about cedar chest, redo furniture, painted furniture. DEAR: L.H. The company created wooden bridal hope chests, marketed around the world. This mark is inside the lid. $385.00. Vintage Cedar Chest with clock. The Edward Roos Company produced cedar chest (aka Hope Chests) from 1916 - 1951, operating in Forest Park Illinois. Majority were produced in 1920's until World War II. View It on eBay. $350.00. The inside is in mint condition and has the original paperwork stapled to the inside cover. The company that began in 1916 in Chicago as Edward Roos & Co., reorganized and moved to Forest Park in 1918 as Ed Roos Co. It is very small, more like a child's size. As Roos Manufacturing had marks with and without the rooster, just as Ed Roos Co. marks may have a tree, no tree, or in the case of their sweetheart range, a love heart. It made chests and claimed to be the largest chestmaker in … I have a small Roos Sealtite lid Cedar chest that I purchased from a neighbor. Q: I found a cedar chest while cleaning out my mother’s home. do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers; post id: 7270341047. Frank : The value of the chest depends heavily on the condition as these chests being pulled out of basements or attics in beat up condition are only bringing in between 40-80USD. A: The Roos Cedar Chest Co. was founded in Chicago in 1916 by Edward Roos. Roos Sweetheart Cedar Chest. Style #8032. In excellent condition your vintage 1940's Roos Sweetheart Cedar Chest made in Chicago, IL would have a retail value of 250-325USD. Dear Helaine and Joe: I have a cedar chest with a card stapled on the inside that says the chest was manufactured by the Ed Roos Co. of Forest Park, Ill.What is the age and value of the chest? Antique Cedar Hope Chest Caswell Runyan Co. $400.00. The Roos Cedar Chest factory was, at one time the largest industrial concern in Forest Park, employing 400 people. Antique Red Cedar Chest Copper Banding w Rivets American Beauty 54 . Serial #B50727. QR Code Link to This Post. The Roos ( began in the 1800's until 1990's ) Sweetheart Cedar Chest circa: 1930's, has an estimated value on the secondary retail market for an of average of $450.00-575.00, depending on the condition and where it is for sale at. Original paper in lid.