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Bedrock of the Community
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Very cool! Looks like it might be a really good fit for graded currency.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I think you might have a "Document Box" in the original blue and red paint.
Edited by TNG
03/23/2017 9:22 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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I have been looking at a lot of different boxes, but have not found any
that are exactly like this one.
The closest I have seen was a similar size box with same lock set up.
That one said it was a German box from the 1800's.
I am trying to figure out a era. There is nothing engraved into the box, that
I can see.
Mostly it has rivets holding it together. But there are seven that are threaded
with nuts. Not sure if they are hand threaded or machine threaded bolts.
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03/23/2017 9:58 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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The six sided nuts under the lid are throwing me a curve. If they are original to the lid handle, I would think this might be 1910-1930
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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That lock mech doesn't look too complicated and I'm sure most locksmiths that can make a key for a lock can do that work..
If you're going to get it restored and fix the latches you may want to replace that lock mech with one that works from the same period
(as soon as I read this title I figured this thread was from you GR58!) That's a very nice treasure chest in my opinion!
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Rest in Peace
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The hex nuts might be from a repair job.
GR58 -- It's possible that the box you found that is similar might be the closest you ever get to finding it's age. Your box looks -- to my still untrained eye -- to be made by a craftsman rather than factory produced.
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice box GR58. I like unique things.  I hope you are able to find a key that fits. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thank you all for your replies.
I have been showing it around.
Most are thinking 1900 - 1930.
Also .. not a mass production box.
I have a guy that will work on the latches. I just have to
find some brass stock. Maybe threaded with a brass acorn nut.
He will match the brass rivets.
Have the names of some good locksmiths to start checking with.
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Moderator
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It seems like you are enjoying this find more that one might have thought you would. Almost everyone loves a good project.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It seems like you are enjoying this find more that one might have thought you would. Almost everyone loves a good project You could be right Jbuck ... sometimes I spend more time and money on something that is not worth it. I do like fixing older things. |
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Rest in Peace
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Excellent find GR! I'm looking forward to your after pictures with it full of silver.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I too am thinking about how it will look filled with silver.
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You could be right Jbuck ... sometimes I spend more time and money on something that is not worth it. I do like fixing older things. If you enjoy it, it is worth it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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In my book of random knowledge, anyone other than a squirrel who knows what an 'acorn nut' is, is fully qualified to repair that box. Carry on. |
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