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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: phantom on January 12, 2005, 09:48:50 PM

Title: Old Chest
Post by: phantom on January 12, 2005, 09:48:50 PM

I have a three drawer chest with a tilting mirror that is approximately 125 years old. On the top of the chest there is a small (9 inch x12 inch x 1inch) removable marble insert that slides in and out like a drawer.  When it is out you can see the contents of the top drawer. I am curious as to what is the purpose of this marble slab.

Title: Old Chest
Post by: Guest_D&B ANTIQUES on January 13, 2005, 05:58:36 PM

aside from the fact.it's and eastlake. the marble was there to prevent water damage to the wood. it was used for the bowl &pitcher.