What's new
By:

How Old Is This Box ?

mojjax

mojjax

Silver Member
Joined
Feb 27, 2005
Messages
4,564
Reaction score
4,092
Golden Thread
0
Location
MAINE
Detector(s) used
Ace 250
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I think it's for holding maps . Could it be Civil War era ? Just hoping .
 

Attachments

  • black box 001.webp
    black box 001.webp
    63.2 KB · Views: 116
  • black box 002.webp
    black box 002.webp
    235.6 KB · Views: 90
  • black box 003.webp
    black box 003.webp
    177.9 KB · Views: 92
  • black box 004.webp
    black box 004.webp
    113.9 KB · Views: 97
  • black box 006.webp
    black box 006.webp
    200 KB · Views: 87
Sort by date Sort by votes
Well, the inside back panel sure looks like it was smoothed out with an adze
 
Upvote 0
On your fourth picture, it appears the hinge is attached with round nails, not cut (or square) nails. If that is the case, than your age would likely be about 1900 or thereafter.
 
Upvote 0
It looks as if the hinge had to be refastened at some point. I'd like to see close ups of all the nail heads
 
Upvote 0
You find all the good stuff mojjax
 
Upvote 0
The hinges are nailed

Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk
 
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.
Rev War Rattlesnake Button!!!! Marked belt plate from 1812 and my best Connecticut copper. IT HAPPENED! 2018 Out with a Bang CS Tongue&Wreath The Find Of A Lifetime! No Stamp Act Button 1766!! It's a CIVIL WAR DOG TAG! Louisiana Pelican Button Stunner, Eagle, Bullets, Silver Rev War Rattlesnake Button!!!! It's a CIVIL WAR DOG TAG! Louisiana Pelican Button Stunner, Eagle, Bullets, Silver IT HAPPENED! 2018 Out with a Bang CS Tongue&Wreath

Featured Treasure Finds

Rev War Rattlesnake Button!!!! Marked belt plate from 1812 and my best Connecticut copper. IT HAPPENED! 2018 Out with a Bang CS Tongue&Wreath The Find Of A Lifetime! No Stamp Act Button 1766!! It's a CIVIL WAR DOG TAG! Louisiana Pelican Button Stunner, Eagle, Bullets, Silver

Featured Treasure Finds

Similar threads

HeatherM
  • Question Question
🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Hand Punched Thing with Eagle?
Replies
6
Views
688
Almy
Almy
IHC656
  • Question Question
✅ SOLVED Victorian era styled metal box
Replies
3
Views
407
IHC656
IHC656
detectorFRED
  • Question Question
🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Confederate Coin-Die / Coin Stamp?
Replies
7
Views
1K
l.cutler
l.cutler

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)
Sponsored Vendors View all →
Big Boys Hobbies Metal Detecting Stuff High Plains Prospectors MetalDetector.com Serious Detecting Steve's Detector Rods TreasureCheck AI Phantom Finders Assuva Tech Hobby Miner Outlet Alaska Gold Exploration OreList Detectors Shop
✉️ Contact us to become a Sponsor!

Latest Discussions

Back
Top Bottom