Cornwell USA in the UK

[Dobbin]

I have recently took a shine to Cornwell tools and had enquired about the price of importing a small roll cab to the UK, but didn’t like the price. I was amazed to see this box on E Bay as I didn’t know any had come over the Atlantic so I snapped it up for a fraction of the price of a Snap On or Mac equivalent. I don’t think many people here know of Cornwell.
I don’t know if it should be in this vintage category as I have no idea how old it is. I am guessing 80s or 90s. Also has anyone any clues as to how it got here. I wondered if the US armed forces either used them or a serviceman could have brought it over. I bought it from a fellow farmer who didn’t seem to know where the previous owner had got it.
Anyway apart from the odd war wound to the paint I am really pleased. The roller drawer slides run great after a clean and lube. All I need is more tools to fill it.

 

[dutchgray]

There is a Cornwell distributor in the UK and a couple years ago I saw a Cornwell dealer at an autojumble who had a fair amount of stock, but its unusual to see here.

 

[bmwrd0]

I have an '80s vintage Cornwell roller cab and it looks much older than that. I would guess 2000's, but a look at the massive toolbox thread over in the main tool section would probably show at least one. It might take a bit of time to go threw enough pages.

 

[Dobbin]

Thanks for your comments. I might post it in the main thread as it could be newer than I think.

 

[1982fxr]

I'm guessing 2000's. Maybe even post 2010 ?

Isn't that one made by Waterloo?