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Quinntk

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Help identify this 'box'?
« on: November 04, 2013, 11:53:55 am »
I purchased this 'box' at a local estate sale.  The previous owners obviously enjoyed traveling and had many 'oriental items' of varying types and ages.  I have done an exhaustive search online and have not found another item like this.  I realize that the shape is important but haven't seen another box shaped like this.  I have seen a few pieces with similar flowers, one was Japanese, the other Chinese.  There were many very old items at the estate sale.  I think that the box is pretty old.  Could anyone offer me any thoughts on how old it is, the country of origin or any other information?  I have more pictures available if they would help. Thanks!

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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2013, 11:56:41 am »
Sorry the pictures didn't load....

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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2013, 11:58:39 am »
Sorry about the double post, can you delete one for me.  I am having connection issues and computer problems today!

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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2013, 12:02:23 pm »
I have more picture available let me know if they would be helpful.  Maybe I will have a faster connection later...

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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2013, 12:40:49 pm »
I have the same computer problems !!  Can you take a pic of the bottom please ??  Welcome to the forum !!

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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2013, 12:48:26 pm »
Here is one of the bottom.... hopefully it will go through and post!

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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2013, 01:17:13 pm »
Looks similar to the little ointment pot I posted a while back!



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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2013, 01:18:52 pm »
Here is the old topic on mine, maybe yours is from the same time period? http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php?topic=14318.0
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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2013, 02:35:59 pm »
I have the same computer problems !!  Can you take a pic of the bottom please ??  Welcome to the forum !!
"I have the same computer problems"...yeah we know...you,ve got 2 speeds...slow...& ..dead slow....... ;D...you can have a pic of my bottom if you want..... ;D
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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2013, 02:44:01 pm »
Need the dimensions.  If it is very small (closer to the size of a pill box) it is an ointment pot.  If it is larger it is a etui or vanity holder for hair pins, pins, etc.
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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2013, 04:14:08 pm »
Need the dimensions.  If it is very small (closer to the size of a pill box) it is an ointment pot.  If it is larger it is a etui or vanity holder for hair pins, pins, etc.
"What"....No Trinket Box... :D
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Re: Help identify this 'box'?
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2013, 09:44:12 pm »
You can trinket it as well!!  But it was for a vanity!
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