These antique factory carts approximately 100 years old were all manufactured by the Lineberry Co. from Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
The carts were originally designed for use in railroad depots to move cargo, trunks and other luggage to and from the baggage cars for passengers.
Later as factories sprung up all over America the manufacturers of furniture began to use the carts to move working parts from one artisan to the next.
Who would have ever imagined 100 years later, these carts would be used as coffee tables? So much history is being preserved in these carts.
Not to mention the beauty of the cart when used as a table after of course restoration is performed properly.
Well today I dusted it off and turned it over, just getting a real good look at the cart to see where to start. Loosen a couple of bolts to see if anything was rusted on. None! yay! a good start. It's a little wet on the top since i moved it to the garage in the pouring rain.
All the hardware seems to be in good shape........
As you can see the bottom is surprisingly good looking.
Close up of the hardware. It will be beautiful when i finish the Iron restoration work.
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