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    Posted 10 years ago

    Jewels
    (175 items)

    Hello, this is a rugged old blue painted box. Hinged lid and old nails--not indubitably solid though. Not sure of intended use? I like the way it looks :) It is approx. 21 in x 12 in x 12 in. Thanks for looking! Julie

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    Comments

    1. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      It is not overly festooned with hardware either -- but a lovely box nonetheless. Usually a handle on the top suggests document box but by the pics it is hard to tell the size (thanks for the specs though). Does it slant with a hinge? That would suggest tool box. I wouldn't say it was superannuated though... lots of secondary life in this gem...
    2. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      :) Thanks trunkman! While this box will never be accused of being ostentatious, its use to store things was a polestar for me. It does not slant with the hinge. It really is quite flimsy, as it is made from some thin boards, but holds together okay :) I believe it would be too prodigious for a document box? :)
    3. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Well the handle may be somewhat superfluous -- which is throwing me off as to its usage. I would concur with your assessment -- and surmise that perhaps its purpose was merely utilitarian... :) and bravo.... had to look up polestar...
    4. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      :))) use it in a casual sentence today :)
    5. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 10 years ago
      I'm giving my word search a headache! LOL!
    6. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      :)))))))
    7. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Is there another word for thesaurus?
    8. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 10 years ago
      Good "come-back" T-Mon.
    9. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Is there another word for thesaurus? I don't know...:)
    10. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 10 years ago
      Yes there is!!! Synonym finder! (I looked it up) This is a cool site to use for the Thesaurus. That word I have a hard time saying... http://www.visualthesaurus.com/

      I love boxes too Julie. Did you ever get the odor out of the make-up case?

      I've had flimsy ones like this too and just use them till I can't use them anymore...
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      I really like it! It has a primitive look to it.
    12. Alan2310 Alan2310, 10 years ago
      Hi Julie
      Nice find, agree with Scott, primitive look.
      Hope you not plan to remove the colour, look nice.
      Love it.

      Regards
      Alan
    13. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Hi Share! Thank you! And thank you for the link :) Yes, pretty much got the odor out, wiped down with vinegar :) Thanks again!
    14. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Thanks Scott! That it does, it looks better in person :)
    15. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Hi Alan, thank you! Oh no, I wouldn't do that at all, I like it rustic and worn :)Best to you! Julie
    16. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      :))) Pod, where have you been? :)
    17. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Bhaha! Pat you have copious knowledge of these words :)
    18. Armyeng Armyeng, 10 years ago
      The hasp on it looks like one I used to have from my uncles old military stuff
    19. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Oh really? Maybe this was repurposed...
    20. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      Hi friend! :)
      Very beautiful box, love the old blue color, great find!
    21. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Hi friend! Thank you so much! great to hear from you!
    22. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      Many thanks friend, today I wrote you an email :)
    23. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Hi friend, just answered it :)

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