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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Chest from I believe 1869??? Questions about it.

« on: May 27, 2024, 05:17:36 pm »

HI! KC thanks for responding! I’m trying to figure out as much as possible.
The trunk bands are metal.

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Chest from I believe 1869??? Questions about it.

« on: May 24, 2024, 03:12:46 pm »

I picked up this chest at an estate sale. Its 18in-11in. The only marking I can find are on the lock plate. It has a star with a key though it and the word PHILA, on the other side PAT'D MAR 69. Top of the lock May 69 & Nov 70. There is also a date above it but its hard to read. The bottom of the chest has little wheels but two are broken. Inside the box has a picture of little children and a few compartments. There is also a tray that can be removed. It looks like there was once X marks across many of the panels. Can anyone tell me more about this chest? Was it made in the 1800s or 1900?

Thank you Stacey