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    Posted 7 years ago

    jscott0363
    (886 items)

    Hello fellow collectors!!!

    I just purchased this leather covered document box from a fellow picker for a really incredible price. It was made sometime during the mid to late 1800's, just not exactly sure when. I was amazed when I saw it. The leather covering is 100% intact and even the leather dust band around the lip of the trunk is 100% intact and still quite supple. So, to find one of these old leather covered document boxes in this condition is always a real treat!!

    The lock hasp is missing, but the keyhole cover is still in place, which is most always broken off or missing altogether. Lots of decorative brass tacks as you can see, which was very common to these old leather document boxes. Though there is a leather handle in place, someone at one time or another, has replaced or repaired that handle. The interior has been stripped out long ago, or perhaps it was never lined. There are two leather securing straps inside the lid, but I'm not sure if they are original to this box.

    All this one needed was a good cleaning, conditioning and polishing.

    I am very happy to add this nice document box to my collection. I do hope you all like it as well.

    Thanks to all for stopping and having a look!!!

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. Drill Drill, 7 years ago
      http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/haats/HW1890P617261.jpg

      You found it Scott ,these people have been looking for it for a while.
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Drill,
      Well I certainly did find it. I'll send a telegram and let them know I have in my possession:) Thanks for the cool comment and for dropping by. Always appreciated!!!!
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Thanks everyone for the loves and for stopping by

      Drill

      Bonnie

      NevadaBlades

      Thomas

      Pops

      and

      Kevin

      All very much appreciated!!!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Thanks everyone for the loves

      fortapache

      BB2

      Judy

      NevadaBlades

      Roy

      Mike

      Phil

      and

      Jean

      And thank you all for taking time to drop by. Much appreciated!!!
    5. kerry10456 kerry10456, 7 years ago
      very neat Scott
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Thanks Kerry!!! I thought so as well.
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Thanks very much for the loves and for stopping in

      Kyra

      myoldkyhome

      and

      Kerry

      Always very much appreciated!!!
    8. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 7 years ago
      good luck
    9. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Sweet find!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      kivatinitz,
      Thanks for the kind comment! much appreciated!!

      trunkman,
      Thanks very much! I thought so myself.
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Thanks everyone for the loves

      kivatinitz

      Michael

      trunkman

      ho2cultcha

      and

      Karen

      And thank you all for stopping by. Many thanks to you all!
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      Gary,
      Thanks! Yes, that is a very cool link that Drill added. To answer your question: No, I've never had the pleasure of finding one locked or with documents or money. Perhaps I will one day, just not yet:) Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping by. Always very kindly appreciated!!

      Rick,
      Thanks friend for the appreciation and for stopping in. Very much appreciated!!!!!
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      SEAN

      and

      buckethead

      Thank you both so very much for the appreciations and for stopping by. Many thanks to you both!!
    14. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      FatBoy,
      Thanks very much for the appreciation and for stopping by. Many thanks my friend!!
    15. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      ho2cultcha,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in. Always appreciated!!
    16. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      SEAN,
      Thanks friend for the love and for dropping by to have a look. Always appreciated!!!
    17. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Anna
      JlMam
      aura
      and
      Jenni
      Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping in!!!
    18. trunkman trunkman, 1 year ago
      So glad to see this Js.. answered my question about the top handle… wasn’t sure if mine was original but I see from yours they made them like this !! This one is exact as mine — as seen in how handles are attached which I would surmise means the same maker.
    19. trunkman trunkman, 1 year ago
      Ok so not exactly the same lol… upon second look, yours has a different array of tacking… similar in concept shall we say.
    20. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Thanks T-man!!
      I love the color of the leather on yours much better than mine. I love document boxes, especially the leather covered ones.

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