Metal box

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  1. Rick V.

    Rick V. New Member

    This metal box was passed down to me from my grandmother. I doubt it's a collectible, but I've always been curious as to what it was used for. I wouldn't be too curious about it except it has an embossed alligator skin pattern.

    Would appreciate any comments or information.
     

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  2. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    It's a nice one with the textured surface. Not sure if there was any specific use beyond protecting important documents etc from fire.
     
    Houseful, Dec 30, 2017
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Definitely a home (not very) strong box. A place to keep important papers together. Unless it has very thick, heavy walls, it probably was not meant to survive a fire, just to grab & go in case of one.

    Love the crocodile pattern. It may be more collectible than you think, but know that if I had inherited it, I would not want to part with it.
     
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  4. springfld.arsenal

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    Another dimensionless thingy :arghh:
     
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