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    Posted 9 years ago

    LuluX
    (95 items)

    I believe both of these little chests are carved from bone. They have brass hingeing and well worn velvet interiors. They are very sweet, the larger one measures 4" x 3" x 2.5". Possibly early 1900's ? Hope you like them.

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    1. mikelv85 mikelv85, 9 years ago
      Very nice Lulu :)...... I have one that I posted a while back. I found out they're made from camel bone !

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/113118-camel-bone-and-brass-jewelry-box-made-in?in=collection-1858
    2. LuluX LuluX, 9 years ago
      Hi mikelv85, camel bone really... I wonder if they were from the same camel? :/ LOL They are sweet little chests anyway. Camel bone - is that good ? thanks for the luv!
    3. LuluX LuluX, 9 years ago
      Thank you for the luvs ho2cultcha, aghcollect, surfdub66 and racer4four :) and mikelv85 mine are a little smaller than yours. :)
    4. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      Oh my goodness...my friend has one like the smaller one and we were trying to figure it out too! Camel Bone??? I've got to see Mikes too. Glad you posted this ;)
    5. LuluX LuluX, 9 years ago
      No worries shareurpassion and thanks for feedback and luv, happy to have contributed. You'll find mikelv85's link above. :) Thanks for the luvs thunderbuss2, SEAN68, and kyratango much appreciated.

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