sears chemistry set,....1958?

[chaffee]

Hi folks,

I've unearthed a brand new chemistry set from a footlocker of my dad's. Seems to be a gift that was never given.
I'm trying to find out it's vintage,...and collectible value.
Any help would be greatly appreciated...image s attached hopefully...
Thanks,
Tim

[mart]

Can we see the entire label ?? Is there a serial number on it ??

[KC]

Oh my gosh....we had one of these....60's!

My brother loved making the rotten egg smell experiment!

[mart]

Not close enough for me to read it and look it up !!  We had real rotten eggs,, kind of glad I didn`t get one of those !!

[chaffee]

Thanks for the replies, KC and Mart.
Here are some numbers I found on the bottom of the set.

Thanks again,
Tim

[mart]

Have not found it online but let me check my book tonight !! Found several others, but not this one !! I will see if Schroeders has it listed !!

[KC]

Patent 2970094 (Reardon) is a patent for rolled metal containers approved Jan 31, 1961 and Patent 3019833 is also for rolled metal containers issued Feb 6, 1962.

Here's more info on them
http://www.essex1.com/people/speer/chem.html

I remember this about them...
"The chemicals numbered from 1 through 64 were supplied with the Master Outfit, however #13 and #53 are no longer recommended, as they are known to be somewhat carcinogenic."

[chaffee]

Cool! Thanks KC!
So it's 60's vintage, as you guessed earlier.
What do you suppose something like this, considering its "like new' condition, would be worth in a collector's market?
I'm thinking of just leaving it for my kids.

Thanks for your time!

Tim