What was this wooden box meant to hold?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Bookahtoo, Jul 16, 2015.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    The gentleman who brought this in to me says it's for buttons. I'm thinking print type. He says "So where's all the old ink?" I say "You've got a point."
    Does anyone know?

    Removable tray:


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    Someone ripped out the original dividers:

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    Bookahtoo, Jul 16, 2015
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I had something similar years ago and it was used for fishing hooks.
     
    daveydempsey, Jul 16, 2015
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Hmmmmmm..............
     
    KingofThings, Jul 16, 2015
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