Metal box

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Rick V., Dec 30, 2017.

  1. Rick V.

    Rick V. New Member

    This metal box was passed down to me from my grandmother. I doubt it's a collectible, but I've always been curious as to what it was used for. I wouldn't be too curious about it except it has an embossed alligator skin pattern.

    Would appreciate any comments or information.
     

    Attached Files:

    Rick V., Dec 30, 2017
    #1
    KingofThings likes this.
  2. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    It's a nice one with the textured surface. Not sure if there was any specific use beyond protecting important documents etc from fire.
     
    Houseful, Dec 30, 2017
    #2
    judy, KingofThings, Bronwen and 2 others like this.
  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Definitely a home (not very) strong box. A place to keep important papers together. Unless it has very thick, heavy walls, it probably was not meant to survive a fire, just to grab & go in case of one.

    Love the crocodile pattern. It may be more collectible than you think, but know that if I had inherited it, I would not want to part with it.
     
    Bronwen, Dec 30, 2017
    #3
    judy and KingofThings like this.
  4. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Another dimensionless thingy :arghh:
     
    springfld.arsenal, Dec 30, 2017
    #4
    judy, KingofThings and Bronwen like this.
  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
    In the future please always do this. >>>
    -
    61C23E50-DFD1-48D3-A79F-B3C7DD821DB5.jpeg
     
    KingofThings, Dec 31, 2017
    #5
    judy likes this.
Similar Threads: Metal
Forum Title Date
Metalware more metal figurines Aug 26, 2026
Metalware Japanese metalware-translation ? Aug 8, 2026
Metalware Civil War Metal Eagle Statue Jun 30, 2026
Metalware Interesting small metallic bowl with foreign (to an American) coins pressed in it Jun 14, 2026
Metalware Arts and crafts metal dish Apr 10, 2026

Share This Page