Posted 2 years ago
bulkyfinger
(3 items)
Not sure what is was used for but I thought it looked cool & it was only $5.00 at a local street faire so I bought it.
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U've got my mind going 90mph on this one. I'm thinking used in the Kitchen maybe? Hmmmmmm, What ever it is used for I like it!!! Good pick for 5 bucks!!
WOW, you found Wilma Flintsones purse. Not sure what it is but I love the primative look.
@ Dave, Haa-Haaa-Haa.... Thats why it's empty...Fred took the money to bye Beer for the Grand-Poopa Club!!! Just have'in Fun with ya Bro!!!
FIRST COLLECTION PURSE FOR THE CHURCH OF ARE FOUNDING FATHERS / TEA CADDY/SUGAR KEEPER/ GREAT Primative container/
VERY COOL FIRST FOR ME WISH I HAS D A YARD SALE LIKE THAT AROUND HERE , THE MOON THE LIMIT ON THIS LAWAT56
I say Dave is right, if he's not you may have found Fred's lunch box.
Which ever the case,Nice find.
Thanks for sharing
DMK
freds lunchbox wouldve been bigger then that lol
I think it may have been a container that held fire starting materials. Just my guess.