Curious what this was used for

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  1. Chris222

    Chris222 New Member

    IMG_6026.JPG IMG_6028.JPG I have a small wooden box 12” x 8” x 6”. In the lid are three slats. They don’t seem to be needed to strengthen the lid. I’m wondering what they are for? Were they intended to hold something?
     
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    Chris222, Jul 25, 2020
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, Jul 25, 2020
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  3. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi Chris!

    Welcome to Antiquers.......

    Follow AJ's advice......we're here to help you.
     
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  4. James Conrad

    James Conrad Well-Known Member

    To help keep the lock/latch aligned so that they "mate" when closed. Wood moves and in that configuration, any movement at all no matter how slight would render the lock useless.
     
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  5. Chris222

    Chris222 New Member

    The slats are set in grooves and the middle one could slide out. I wondered if they could be to hold papers?
     
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  6. James Conrad

    James Conrad Well-Known Member

    It's possible I guess
     
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