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    Posted 11 years ago

    BHock45
    (807 items)

    Has anyone seen these boxes before? I found it today for a few dollars. I can see a few others similar online. They are certainly not cheap, does anyone know about this? I think I will clean it up a bit and re-post.

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    1. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Fabulous Deco detailing all the way down to the Formica decal. The company name goes back to 1912 and refers to a substitute 'for mica' not for ants.
    2. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      I am not sure I understand, vetraio50, did the company make boxes like these? Or was Formica used to make the box? I did read about the company on wiki.
    3. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      check this out, is this the same kind of box as mine???

      http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/10205210
    4. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      after I get rid of these screaming children I am going to sit down and detail this box real nice.....I love this find. THanks everyone!
    5. miKKoChristmas11 miKKoChristmas11, 11 years ago
      Very interesting that vetraio should bring up "ants". "Formica" in Latin means "ant", and I remember the Formica kitchen counter in one of my aunt's kitchen. The 'mica' particles abounded. I can see where someone might think the name "Formica" was perhaps evocative of ants. Like a swarm of ants at a picnic. Very attractive box! : )
    6. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      I thought you all would appreciate the final cleaned and polished version. See the new pics above!! THanks everyone!!

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