Hello Again, Found in a shed, WW2 (Ithink), Interesting box, ever so well made. See pic's. What to do with it?. Seems a pity to burn or throw away. Ged.

Pic 2, Label inside lid.

Pic'3 Note Felt seal to keep dust out.

Shiver me timbers! At first I thought you had found the long lost treasure chest of Edward Teach (Blackbeard) or maybe Jack Rackham (Calico Jack)

Oh well, even though there are no doubloons or even a dried up dead parrot in it I think it is a pretty interesting relic. I am not sure what to do with it though. I don't suppose there are any museums in your area that have any interest in such things? If the missus doesn't object too much you could take a soft brush to it to clean off the dirt then buy a piece of thick glass with a polished edge to set on top of it to make it into a small end table or such for the part of your house or flat where you keep your timepieces and other collectables.

Nice looking box. Dove tailed joints, good quality. Sad to say, I don't have a mine detector for it. If you lived in Michigan, I'd love to drive over and take it off your hands.

Jim's suggestion reminded me that back when my son was in his teens, he used a big wooden military box as a small table in his room.

If for nothing else, it would make a great tool box. These boxes are popular with collectors of militaria, given that it's a nice place to stash your treasures. Much too cool for firewood.

Thanks for the images.

Best regards,
Greg

I have a WW-II US Navy wooden Ammo crate about that size that I use as a coffee table in my family room. Makes for a great conversation piece.

Tom

Hello All, Thanks for interest, I agree much too good to burn. I have given it to my schoolteacher neighbour who is going to get a a glass top for it and use it for a coffee table, so its gone to a good home. Regards, Ged.