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This old wooden box is about three inches in lenght. The top slide open lenghtwise. I have no idea what it is for other then to store snuff ? It's been handed down in the family. I have no idea how old it is. The sculptured top may help someone identify this box.
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Was away for a long time (divroce does that to a person), but I am back. I will try to take an inside photo soon.