I have a portable desk or sewing caddy with handles. It looks vintage. It has small 1" holes (about 10) across the bottom above the two small drawers. The holes are about 1" in depth. What are these used for?
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The holes would be for thread spools.
Can you please tell me what material it is--wood or plastic?
How tall is it?
It is wood. The height is about 15" tall.
So you think it is a sewing box?
The holes are for spools of thread.
This looks like a sweing caddy that one of my grandmother's friends had in her home. I know she was in her 80's when I saw it there and she told me she had it for over 60 years. This would make your around 100 years or just a bit older I would guess.
I believe your sewing box is probably from the 50's and it was originally stained 'brown' and someone used a 'vintage' paint kit to refurbish it.
The holes are for holding thread.
Here are some similar boxes that are in their original condition - scratches,
nicks and all.
Your box is slightly fancier than some but will soon need refurbishing again.
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www.ebay.com/
Thanks for the info! I am pegging it as a 1940s piece (or a 1970s
homage to the 1940s) piece. Roll tops were supposed to add a layer of elegance--like the roll top desks (classy).
I have not seen one exactly like this and it crossed my mind it may be a hand made piece. It has some nice detail with the thread pockets, the little decoration on the handle and the storage underneath.
If you are asking to sell this you could start at $50 and take best offer. Sewing ephemera is very popular now, so if you are thinking of selling, this would be the time. If you are selling, I would leave it as is. If you are keeping it, you may want to carefully remove the paint if you want to restore it back to its original wood condition.
Be aware, the paint may have asbestos if this is a 1940s piece. Wear a mask and eye protection!
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