help with siler box

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Brade
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help with siler box

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I have a box that I think is plated , can any one tell me, what it was used for, its about 5.5cm x5cm and 2cm high, it has a hallmark and a little knob on top to open it. Please see photo's.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, I'm not sure if I'm in the right area. Thanks

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Post by 2209patrick »

Knickerbocker Silver Company, Port Jervis, New York. I believe they changed their name from the Knickerbocker Manufacturing Company sometime between 1900 and 1904. Taken over by the Crescent Silverware Mfg. Company in 1962.

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Post by Brade »

Thank You for that information, does any one know what this box was used for, i thought maybe snuff ,but it does'nt seal and I've never seen one with a knob on the lid. Beth
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Post by admin »

Hi,
The knob on the lid is in the shape of a shirt stud or collar button, those are what it was intended to hold.

Regards, Tom
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Post by Brade »

Thanks Tom ,
I can see it now, have you any idea how old it would be? I presume it was made in the USA as its Knickerbocker Silver Company.
I would never have guessed thats what it was used for.
Cheers Beth
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Post by admin »

would be about ca.1890
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Post by Brade »

Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it. Beth
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