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<p>[QUOTE="Whippoorwill, post: 731669, member: 11218"]I have a box which matches the shape of English Bible boxes. It looks to be American made and has a small accounts book in it dated 1896. It has had several repairs, one of which I know to be in the late 1970's/early 80's. The hinges were replaced and a few screws were added to the top. </p><p><br /></p><p>The shelf of draws is removable and only held in with one nail which makes me wonder if it was added at a later time then the boxes creation.</p><p><br /></p><p>I've tried to identify the type of nail used but so far haven't had success. I also can't tell what type of wood it is made from. And I haven't had success identifying the time period of the lock.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'd appreciate any help in identifying how old it is. With several repairs/alterations it's rather tricky. I do know that the owner of the accounts book used this box.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks and looking forward to some input!</p><p><br /></p><p>PS Having trouble uploading pictures, will try to add more.[ATTACH]188628[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188629[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188635[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188636[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188628[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188629[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188635[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188636[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188628[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188629[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188635[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188636[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Whippoorwill, post: 731669, member: 11218"]I have a box which matches the shape of English Bible boxes. It looks to be American made and has a small accounts book in it dated 1896. It has had several repairs, one of which I know to be in the late 1970's/early 80's. The hinges were replaced and a few screws were added to the top. The shelf of draws is removable and only held in with one nail which makes me wonder if it was added at a later time then the boxes creation. I've tried to identify the type of nail used but so far haven't had success. I also can't tell what type of wood it is made from. And I haven't had success identifying the time period of the lock. I'd appreciate any help in identifying how old it is. With several repairs/alterations it's rather tricky. I do know that the owner of the accounts book used this box. Thanks and looking forward to some input! PS Having trouble uploading pictures, will try to add more.[ATTACH]188628[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188629[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188635[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188636[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188628[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188629[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188635[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]188636[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188628[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188629[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188635[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]188636[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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