Featured Copper box signing of Declaration of Independence

Can anyone tell me anything about this copper box. My pops thinks it something special. It has a hinged lid, on the top I believe is the signing of the Declaration of Independence. THere are no makers marks anywhere. It measures 5 1/2" by 4" by 3". Thanks for taking a look. I have been googling photos and pages but not found anything like this.

 

Think I see a chess game going on

Nearest guy pondering his next move

So maybe for chess pieces ?

 

Maybe too small thinking about it

 

This may be the scene that your father is thinking of.

 

Yeah chess piece wouldn't fit. My vision is terrible but now that you mention chess I do see it!! Thank you. Any thoughts on the age?

 

looks like a poker game, with one guy passing a card under the table to the guy next to him !!!

 

Quite old I would think with that riveted copper

I'm sure someone else will know more though

Try and have a look on all 4 metal feet for a possible mark

 

Or a bit of touchy feely, perhaps that's what he's really pondering

 

it's a nice box , but seeing the lock isn't real....leads me to think it is pretending to be something older....

 

Maybe a cigar box.
Nice.

 

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Looks like a chess match - gentleman's club, pub, or coffee house - 1760's to 1810's? can't tell if front left man is receiving a hand-off from player on right (chess piece or cash?) or if he is patting the player's knee. Also wonder what man on far right front is ogling? Original could be a Punch illustration maybe? have fun - cool item!

 

Your friends are German, and a later than the declaration I’m afraid (the chap in the middle has tell-tale facial hair). Still a very fine box!

 

Nice catch van p

 

wow!! thanks

 

Always happy to help!

 

I think he just lost.
Even the dog is laughing.

Consolation pat on the knee -"Too bad Ole Chap - You loose!"