1933 Worlds fair whatsit, and some other whatsit! Solved thanks!

[Tattooguy67]

Hello everyone, today I have two somethings that I am curious about, the first is a something from the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair and looks like it might be some little box thingy, I would like to know for sure and maybe see what it is supposed to look like. The second item is a little container of some kind, I would like to know for what and from when if possible, as always thanks for reading and any input, and enjoy the pics!

Chuck.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: 1933 Worlds fair whatsit, and some other whatsit!

My screen is not large enough to read your post but
the item before the compact looks like a matchbox cover.
http://www.the-forum.com/collect/WF33MB.HTM
http://www.the-forum.com/collect/WF33MB.HTM

 

[LizardsKeep]

Re: 1933 Worlds fair whatsit, and some other whatsit!

The round thing is a makeup container. I have one that is identical to yours except it has the word ”Luxor“ on top and might be just a little larger. Mine contained rouge and dates to the 1920’s and 30’s. It still had what was left of a brush inside. I have never found a value for it or much information but I don’t think it’s worth much if anything.

 

[Tattooguy67]

Re: 1933 Worlds fair whatsit, and some other whatsit!

Thank you Bigcypresshunter and LizardsKeep for the info on these items, BCH do you think it held those little box matches? or a book of matches? And LK I wish mine did have a name on it so I could do some checking on it, seems like here lately I am finding lots of make up stuff, lipstick last week, another one the same day as this, etc. Again thanks for your input on this. HH!

Chuck.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: 1933 Worlds fair whatsit, and some other whatsit!

I think its a cover for a box of wood matches. Can we see a side view?

 

[LizardsKeep]

It is most likely a Luxor container since it is the same design as mine. Also the wreath that decorates the top is identical to mine.

Sorry I can’t be more helpful.

 

[Tattooguy67]

I will get some pics of the side view and post dimensions also BCH, and LizardsKeep can you post a pic of your container please, again thanks!

Chuck.

 

[Tattooguy67]

Hi again all. here are those pics for you BCH, also the item is 2 1/8thX 1 3/4X 3/16th, I think that this must be the top of the box then, open it and pull out your box of matches, and thanks again for your help!

Chuck.

 

[LizardsKeep]

I will get some pics of the side view and post dimensions also BCH, and LizardsKeep can you post a pic of your container please, again thanks!

Chuck.

Ok … so my memory isn’t what it used to be. Lol The wreath is different as you can see and they both look to be the same size.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hi again all. here are those pics for you BCH, also the item is 2 1/8thX 1 3/4X 3/16th, I think that this must be the top of the box then, open it and pull out your box of matches, and thanks again for your help!

Chuck.

Now that I see the side view, the type of matchbox covers I have seen where different but I guess its still the best guess. It may be for loose matches.