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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: Tluce on December 05, 2001, 12:02:00 pm

Title: wooden box
Post by: Tluce on December 05, 2001, 12:02:00 pm

I recently acquired a wooden box, 6 X 9 X 6 1/2 tall, finger joints on the corners, with an elongated hole on one end to serve as a handle, labled  EDISON LAMP BOX.  Does anyone know what this was used for?  It seems big for one bulb to be packed in.  Any idea what it's worth?  Thanks, Tim

Title: wooden box
Post by: Tim on December 06, 2001, 12:35:00 pm

I've seen these around too and have always wondered about them.  Surely someone out here must know what function they served, time period???

I've seen them sell between $25-$75.  About three years ago a local dealer had a set of three, each a different size, for around $250 if memory serves.  Too much for me regardless...

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Title: wooden box
Post by: Tluce on December 07, 2001, 06:37:00 am

Another thing I noticed is there is no trace of a top ever being on this box.  No nail holes or screw holes for a hindge or anything of the sort.  Could this be a drawer to some kind of hardware store cabinet?  Seems strange that there is a handle on one end only.  I don't know.  I'm still looking for the answer.