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Title: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
Post by: Littlebuff82 on February 02, 2013, 10:55:20 AM

My wife bought this at an auction seven years ago.  She swears it is worth money and I think it's junk.
It is made of a light wood.
It has no manufacturer marks.
It is about 12 x 6 inches
When you rub your hand on the picture on the lid it is bumpy
The circle thing with lettering on it I think is brass

Thanks for all who help

Title: Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on February 02, 2013, 01:01:47 PM

The finish does not appear to be old lacquer to me. It looks too shiny and new. I would say it is modern, but I would not call it junk either, just reproduction rather than antique.

Title: Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
Post by: Littlebuff82 on February 02, 2013, 01:21:17 PM

You wouldn't happen to know what exactly it is?
By the way--Thanks for your help

Title: Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
Post by: gg27 on February 02, 2013, 04:17:44 PM

That is the Chinese zodiac on the brass piece, I doubt you would find that on old piece, I agree with tales that it's modernish.  It's hard to tell from the photos exactly what is what, but it kind of looks to me like a dresser box.

Title: Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
Post by: Littlebuff82 on February 02, 2013, 04:25:59 PM

gg27. Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
Post by: ghopper1924 on February 03, 2013, 08:34:44 AM

Thinking 70s, 80s here. Not worth much.

Title: Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
Post by: Ipcress on February 03, 2013, 08:40:12 AM

Looks like something you'd see in a Chinese restaurant.