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Title: Wooden FILE BOX
Post by: tbflaten on November 20, 2014, 06:10:14 PM

Hello,
This is my post ever on a forum so please forgive me if I did it incorrectly.

I bought a wooden file box today at auction in NC. I loved the look of it but now am very curious as to what its purpose was and contents (and if I paid too much).


Thanks for all and any help!

Title: Re: Wooden FILE BOX
Post by: Rauville on November 20, 2014, 07:43:26 PM

Hello and welcome;
Offhand, I would say it's a watch crystal cabinet?

Title: Re: Wooden FILE BOX
Post by: tbflaten on November 20, 2014, 07:49:22 PM

Wow, I never even thought about that..... I think you are right!!!!

Title: Re: Wooden FILE BOX
Post by: mart on November 20, 2014, 08:00:25 PM

Either watchmaker or jeweler !! Oh,, and welcome to the forum !!

Title: Re: Wooden FILE BOX
Post by: tbflaten on November 20, 2014, 08:23:07 PM

You are awesome! It is a watch kit... just found hundreds more of the crystals under the shelving ... and this neat little case with 2 watch faces enclosed.. anyone have any idea on value?

Title: Re: Wooden FILE BOX
Post by: mart on November 20, 2014, 08:29:02 PM

What does it say ?? Can`t read it !! You mean those shiny things are crystals still in the box ?? I thought it was camera glare !! The crystals can be worth money as well as the faces  !!

Title: Re: Wooden FILE BOX
Post by: tbflaten on November 20, 2014, 08:37:21 PM

it says " elgin watch material" .. Here are 2/9 drawers. How do I tell if they are crystal?