Small Wooden Box with metal covered sides.

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by AnMarie, Dec 10, 2021.

  1. AnMarie

    AnMarie Active Member

    Hi,
    I've seen this old little box for sale, and I'm stumped at what it could have been used for. Screenshot_20211210-194229_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_20211210-194137_Chrome.jpg
     

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  2. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    This looks like recent home decor made to look vintage to me..
     
  3. AnMarie

    AnMarie Active Member

    Ah ok, it had me fooled! :p hahaha
     
  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Tea chest?
     
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  5. AnMarie

    AnMarie Active Member

    That's what I originally thought.
     
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  6. Matahari

    Matahari Well-Known Member

    Tea chests were lined with metal or thick foil

    Guess this one could have been stripped


    might just be a box :D
     
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  7. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Im with Boland. Probably from India.
     
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  8. AnMarie

    AnMarie Active Member

    You mean home decor?
     
  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Agree. A recent Indian import. Look to Home Goods, etc.

    Debora
     
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  10. AnMarie

    AnMarie Active Member

    Many thanks for your replies. I'll save my pennies a little longer! :)
     
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