What is this made in italy item?

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  1. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this is and what it was used for? Also possible age? Thank you for any info like always!

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    rink28, Oct 10, 2019
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  2. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Size? Looks like a waste or laundry basket to me.
     
    wiscbirddog, Oct 10, 2019
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  3. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Measures 12 in tall and 8 in wide
     
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Maybe too small for laundry, but I'd vote for a wastebasket - small of course.
     
    Bakersgma, Oct 10, 2019
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Debora, Oct 10, 2019
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  6. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Debora that's it! Mines leather too!
     
    rink28, Oct 10, 2019
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  7. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    With the fleur de lis, probably made in Florence, which is known for its fine leather work.
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Hey Birthday boy...next time try telling us what you already know about the item, from the get go !!
    You know it helps for us to know what we're looking at..:):)
     
    komokwa, Oct 11, 2019
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree with 2many, Florentine leather.
    And a belated happy birthday, rink.:)
     
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  10. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    We had one of these, bought by parents back from Italy.
     
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