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Description
This box was purchased in Jaoan in 1944 -1945 near Kyoto by owner who worked for General MacAruthor at the time like to get appraisal of value. Box has lock on it. No key. Any suggestion on how to unlock
Category
Lacquer Boxes
Medium
Wood with metal hinges and drawer pulls
Distinguishing marks
See photos for marks
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
8 x 12 x 5 3/4
Date Period
1944-1945
History
Owner worked on Genera MacArthur staff. Purchased near Kyoto
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
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Re: 1944-1945 Jewerly box from Japan
This style of lock seems to have a standard type of key, based on size, I noticed, like a skeleton key. I have met some dealers with hundreds of this style of key in boxes or strung together. You could seek this situation and try your luck. I found a key matched and opened a similar lock. Good luck.
Re: 1944-1945 Jewerly box from Japan
These were made until quite recently and sold through Import Export/Decorator outlets. I bought one a while ago for $45.00.