Can you tell me anything about this box's style and age?

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Elen Beattie, Jul 23, 2021.

  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hi all! Apologies, but I am pretty clueless when it comes to telling the age of furniture and anything wooden really. Picked up this box amongst other things recently because I liked the Art Deco feel to it. It is 10.75"L x 6"W x 2.4". My questions for those more knowledgeable than me,
    1. Is it a cigar box?
    2. Does it have any age and what type of wood is it made from?
    3. Can you give any tips dating a piece like this based on the hinges? (I couldn't find much info online)

    Info appreciated as always! I am using this as a learning opportunity :)

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  2. Vesuvia

    Vesuvia Active Member

    It looks like, and I am nowhere near knowledgeable enough to say for sure, but it looks like perhaps it was made in the 1920’s-1930’s, an Art Deco piece maybe with the style of hinge and overall geometric look to it.
     
  3. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Thanks for taking a look! I was hoping it was Art Deco but was torn between that and possibly 1960s :shame:
     
  4. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Agree with deco styling and a 30s date at the earliest. would think it could be as late as the 50s. As to function? Maybe a letter/keepsake box. Would think the size and materials wrong for cigars.
     
  5. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Great, thanks a lot for the info! :)
     
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