Featured Need help! What is this mystery secret metal book?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Judy Wright, Feb 15, 2020.

  1. Judy Wright

    Judy Wright Member

    Hello - I have this brass and leather miniature "book" which contains some tools.
    The brass end of the book slides off and the other end pushes up to allow access to the various tools.
    Scissors, some bamboo item, a very narrow file, and possibly a seam ripper?
    Appears to be sewing kit, possibly, but wanted to make sure I'm on the right track.
    Any other ideas? Or hints as to age or origin would be most appreciated!! booksmall_1.jpg booksmall_12.jpg booksmall_4.jpg
     
  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    that's neat !!!!
     
  3. flipper

    flipper Striving to face adversity with tact and humor

    To me it seems more heavy-duty than just a sewing kit. I found this picture of an old book binding tool kit. I think it looks more like this, personally.
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  4. Joe in PA

    Joe in PA Well-Known Member

    Looks like a straight razor and other grooming tools, so I would guess an antique "grooming kit"
     
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  5. Northern Lights Lodge

    Northern Lights Lodge Well-Known Member

    My guess is that it might be a "book safe"... someplace to put documents or jewelry and mix it up with other books on a shelf. The current tools may be a more recent add...
    Leslie
     
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