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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I believe this is a sardine box. It is, I think, a silverplated box frame, with a porcelain insert. It measures 4 1/2" by 8" by 5".

    Both the metal and the porcelain insert are marked, but I haven't been able to figure them out.

    Please help!

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    Bookahtoo, Aug 28, 2020
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  2. Tom Mackay

    Tom Mackay Well-Known Member

    I just HAD to look up sardine box -
    Yup - for sardines ! And it appears that box could be locked !
     
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  3. Bookahtoo

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    Tom - I had never heard of a sardine box until I started researching this. :eek::D
     
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  4. Tom Mackay

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    I have never heard of many things that show up here !
    If nothing else it's humbling !
     
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  5. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    Bit large and utilitarian looking for a sardine box, can't recall seeing one with a hinged lid, and have a hard time imagining why you'd lock up sardines...

    ~Cheryl
     
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  6. Bakersgma

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    I was just wondering why anyone would need that much space for sardines!
     
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  7. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Never heard of a sardine box. Live and learn. Whatever it is, it is pretty.
     
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  9. DragonflyWink

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    But did you find any so large, or with hinged lids, or a hasp & staple? Sardine boxes were pretty items, intended for table service, and made to fit a can of sardines...


    ~Cheryl
     
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  10. Bakersgma

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    Yeah, but those are much smaller - 8 inches is twice the dimension of those in the link
     
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  11. Bookahtoo

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  12. Bookahtoo

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    Does anyone recognize either of the marks? Maybe they can help determine what it's for.
     
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  18. DragonflyWink

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    Was pretty sure it was German, but just couldn't place it (blaming my failing memory on Covid19).


    Good finds, Peggy!


    Was wondering if it was some sort of lunch-box with that handle, would think the porcelain would serve as insulation (with the sort of high metal top, perhaps originally had an interior lid?)...


    ~Cheryl
     
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  19. Bakersgma

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    And can be removed for washing?
     
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  20. Bookahtoo

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    I realized that was probably the case after I posted it...
     
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