original late 19th or early 20th century original and intact freestanding building elevator cab operator's stool

refinished late 19th or early 20th century elevator cab or car operator's stool designed and fabricated for the sani products company, sani building, chicago, il. sani products was formed to merchandize the products of the marietta mfg. co., if indianapolis, ind., and the chicago hardware foundry company, of north chicago, ill. the base is comprised of cast iron with brushed metal finish sealed with clear coat lacquer. the weathered and worn solid oak wood seat is firmly secured to the freestanding base.