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?Antique metal box. Anyone with any knowledge?

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gerbo · 30/08/2021 10:38

Found this in my loft. Says "GAS Jan to March 1908" It's empty.

Would anyone know what it was used for, do we think it's from 1908? I'm about to chuck it so thought I'd check. Thanks!

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OhSmellyCatSmellyCat · 30/08/2021 10:56

Could it be where they saved their money to pay the gas bill?
Photo?

Spottysausagedogs · 30/08/2021 10:56

Any chance of a pic?

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gerbo · 30/08/2021 11:10

Trying to attach photo frommy phone but it's not allowing...

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Mariell · 30/08/2021 11:17

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Mariell · 30/08/2021 11:19

Is it made of tin?

Ornate?

What size?

Letsallscreamatthesistene · 30/08/2021 11:42

Ooooh following and waiting for a picture. Love this sort of thing.

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gerbo · 30/08/2021 12:22

ibb.co/YDLZhfN
Used the above app, hoping this may work?

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gerbo · 30/08/2021 12:23

Just checked, and yes, it works. Thanks for that link!!!

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3Br1tnee · 30/08/2021 12:30

It looks like a filing box

3Br1tnee · 30/08/2021 12:33

For something like this

?Antique metal box. Anyone with any knowledge?
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gerbo · 30/08/2021 12:37

It's 42x24cm long and wide...yes, prob for filing. Thanks for your reply!

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