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<p>[QUOTE="Sarahgayle, post: 4031558, member: 20153"][ATTACH=full]327112[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327113[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327114[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327115[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327116[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327117[/ATTACH] Hi all - a new wooden box find, I would love any help in deducing it’s possible use, age or origin. (Found in Washington State where significant maritime transit occurred)</p><p><br /></p><p>Box hardware all on top, one very nice brass handle with a different profile on either side. Hinges are carefully inset, wood on lid has a beautiful flame patterning, very solid. Trangular key hole (no key), and inside the top section, you can pull up a steel looking level that releases the latch for a drop down front that reveals two shelves.</p><p>Inside is well finished with a dark walnut like stain, but not smooth or fancy. Lower shelves are only stained on the outer edges. No interior wear or marks from hard objects.</p><p><br /></p><p>dimensions - 10.75 x 6.5 x 7.75[ATTACH]327112[/ATTACH][ATTACH]327113[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sarahgayle, post: 4031558, member: 20153"][ATTACH=full]327112[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327113[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327114[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327115[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327116[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]327117[/ATTACH] Hi all - a new wooden box find, I would love any help in deducing it’s possible use, age or origin. (Found in Washington State where significant maritime transit occurred) Box hardware all on top, one very nice brass handle with a different profile on either side. Hinges are carefully inset, wood on lid has a beautiful flame patterning, very solid. Trangular key hole (no key), and inside the top section, you can pull up a steel looking level that releases the latch for a drop down front that reveals two shelves. Inside is well finished with a dark walnut like stain, but not smooth or fancy. Lower shelves are only stained on the outer edges. No interior wear or marks from hard objects. dimensions - 10.75 x 6.5 x 7.75[ATTACH]327112[/ATTACH][ATTACH]327113[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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