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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KikoBlueEyes, post: 9532341, member: 8363&quot;]So, this is the fourth box that I bought from the same donation, where I got the tea caddy, the stationary box and the painter&#039;s box?&nbsp; My intention was to sell two to get the money to repair the others.&nbsp; This writing box is missing the sloped leather piece and the upper portion of the lock.&nbsp; (I&#039;m not sure if that is the right key.)&nbsp; Otherwise, there is minor damage.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Looking at the price points for complete boxes, I am torn whether to try to find a replacement sloped piece, or to sell this box as is.&nbsp; I am good at refinishing furniture, but I am not a skilled carpenter.&nbsp; I can take it to the antique repair shop but that would add to my sunk cost without any idea if I could get my investment back.&nbsp;&nbsp; I don&#039;t even know if the sloped piece is available for purchase.&nbsp; So, I am looking for some advice.&nbsp; I found two similar boxes in complete condition, though different dimensions:</p><p><a href="https://www.pamono.com/victorian-burr-walnut-and-brass-bound-writing-box-1860s" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.pamono.com/victorian-burr-walnut-and-brass-bound-writing-box-1860s" rel="nofollow">Victorian Burr Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Box, 1860s for sale at Pamono</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/143972990437" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/143972990437" rel="nofollow">Antique Writing Slope Desk Wood Brass Badge Design Old Document Box 10x20x6 | eBay</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Mine is 18 inches long; 11 inches wide and 7 inches tall.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>To repair or not to repair.&nbsp; Any thoughts appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]452642[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]452643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]452644[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]452645[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]452646[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]452647[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]452648[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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