RSPCA Donation, Copper Stamp Styled 1953 Box

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Martin RSPCA, Oct 7, 2015.

  1. Martin RSPCA

    Martin RSPCA Active Member

    Good Morning

    If anyone has any information on this metal (most likely copper) box, please could you comment.

    It was a donation to our local RSPCA shop and I am having trouble finding any information on it.

    Many thanks

    Martin
    RSPCA

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    Martin RSPCA, Oct 7, 2015
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  2. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    Looks like a commemorative of HM's coronation - probably held sweets/tea/liqueur or the like
     
    Mansons2005, Oct 7, 2015
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  3. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    It looks like it is wood lined.
    Will the old size (before filters) cigarette fit?
     
    clutteredcloset49, Oct 7, 2015
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  4. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    Looks more like brass to me. Even in good condition it would be a lowish value item, but with the damage to the base and the fairly crude construction I doubt if it has any great value
     
    rhiwfield, Oct 7, 2015
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  5. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I fully agree.
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 7, 2015
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Same here - I'd get some vinegar onto the bottom of it, soonest, to clean off the green and prevent (more) corrosion. It might have held cigars, depending on size; cigar boxes are often wood or wood-lined.
     
    evelyb30, Oct 7, 2015
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  7. Martin RSPCA

    Martin RSPCA Active Member

    Hi everyone

    Thank you so much for all your posts, first job i think is to get it cleaned up a little as you suggested :)

    Many thanks

    Martin
     
    Martin RSPCA, Oct 8, 2015
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Martin, only clean the bottom of the green gunk, not the rest of it. Stick a fiver on it, someone will grab it for that.
     
    Ownedbybear, Oct 9, 2015
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  9. Martin RSPCA

    Martin RSPCA Active Member

    I will do, thankyou :)
     
    Martin RSPCA, Oct 9, 2015
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  10. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

    If you get U.S. tourists in your shop, they would like it. :)
     
    Messilane, Oct 9, 2015
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