Anyone have any info on this Spice Box

Hi everyone,
I came across this spice box and wondered if anyone has any information on it.
It in perfect condition and has - Pat Nov 17, 68. On the bottom of the box as well as the bottom of each slice container.

thanks everyone

 

Hi Jane, and WELCOME! Can we see an image of the side of the lid and spice box where they were 'seamed' together please? Thanks....that might help in determining age of it....although it looks pretty thin and smooth to be too old....the '68 to me, I'm thinking is 1968.....'course that WOULD make it 50 years old!

 

In the future, Jane, please always remember to click on Full Image so your images are easier to view.

Faux Shaker box? Looks just right for the 1960s hippie-dippie, back to the earth, commune esthetic. Don't think you'll ever be able to identify manufacturer though.

Debora

 

Oh, there are a number of those out there. Some are described as mid-1800s and some as reproductions. Yours would be the latter.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/mid-1800s-antique-set-shaker-wooden-142628387

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/pantry-box-spice-nesting-set-round-1848181367

Debora

 

Thanks so much for this information. Not a bad find for $5.00 and I really like it

Thanks Debora

 

Enjoy!

Debora

 

Looks fine for 19th century to me - have seen that set before and have no reason to doubt its age (nice that you have all the containers)...

~Cheryl

 

Just as an added note, US patents were/are always issued on Tuesdays - Nov. 17, 1968 was a Sunday...

~Cheryl