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<p>[QUOTE="antidiem, post: 1215821, member: 30"]Not sure this box is supposed to be anything other than a come hither. Perhaps it started out as an old shoeshine box, or calligraphy, or art box, but it doesn't appear to be very well made, not something that would hold up through time. The wrought iron handle and hinge pieces look like 1970s period. Surely someone stood on the top and it looks like the construction wasn't strong enough to hold them. I doubt it was made to deceive though, perhaps it was some kid's school shop project?</p><p><br /></p><p>The top piece appears to be made of oak, the drawer sides look like plywood? We have more furniture people who may know more about your box. I could be completely wrong about my first impression here. Let's wait and see..</p><p><br /></p><p>Please show a picture of the drawers and underside.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="antidiem, post: 1215821, member: 30"]Not sure this box is supposed to be anything other than a come hither. Perhaps it started out as an old shoeshine box, or calligraphy, or art box, but it doesn't appear to be very well made, not something that would hold up through time. The wrought iron handle and hinge pieces look like 1970s period. Surely someone stood on the top and it looks like the construction wasn't strong enough to hold them. I doubt it was made to deceive though, perhaps it was some kid's school shop project? The top piece appears to be made of oak, the drawer sides look like plywood? We have more furniture people who may know more about your box. I could be completely wrong about my first impression here. Let's wait and see.. Please show a picture of the drawers and underside.[/QUOTE]
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