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funwroadkill unregistered	posted 11-18-2002 06:03 AM How can I find out who made this, what it's made of, age, etc... Any info will be appreciated. IP: Logged
funwroadkill Posts: 2 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-18-2002 06:24 AM IP: Logged
mmccardell1 Posts: 2 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-21-2002 07:44 PM It is a difficult task to offer any information to assist but I would start first of all with finding out the silver content by a professionall. Secondly and finally consult with an expert in your area about the possibility of the red lining being added to the box at a later date to modify. It is hard to tell the size of it but if it is 3 inches or less my first guess would be an old snuff box. Could you please update your question and provide more detailed description including size. Also give us a bottom view,side view,back view etc... MY ADVICE IS TO CONSULT AN EXPERT IN YOUR AREA ON THE LINING ISSUE. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF. I hope it was some help. IP: Logged
t-man-nc Posts: 327 Registered: Mar 2000	posted 11-25-2002 12:58 PM Possibly a ring box? IP: Logged
funwroadkill Posts: 2 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-12-2002 01:57 AM The box has been tested in a metals lab. The results revealed a brass base with silver plating. Experts believe it to be hand crafted, because of the hammered patterns and design flaws. Question: Does anyone know the where, why's and who's of hand crafted, heavy brass keepsakes with silver plating? After consulting the expertise of the lab and others, I still wonder why a craftsman would plate brass with silver, especially considering the simplicity of the artwork. IP: Logged
vathek Posts: 966 Registered: Jun 99	posted 12-12-2002 08:33 AM a lot of stuff is coming out of India, or the middle east. Some of it does try to mimic the look of old silver. IP: Logged

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