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Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored glass

By woodysrelics, 22 September, 2012
Description

I am totally stumped as to what this is and I've stumped other "experts". This is a cast aluminum box with 3 sliding panels inside. Each panel has an opening in the center and colored glass on either end. On the front of the box is a "combination" and what appears to be a Star of David.  I have talked to many people and have done research and can find nothing.  There is, what appears to be, a serial number samped on the box.  It is "BS-9263".  The only other identifier is a stamp on the lead seal tags that the box is sealed with.  I have more pics avail if anyone wants/needs them.  

Category
Other
Medium
Cast aluminum
Distinguishing marks
"Combination R=R, O=RY, Y=Y, etc" Star of David with a sun in the center with a letter on each point and indention with either a "+" or "-" with it or some left blank
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
14.5" long, 6.5" wide, 2.25" thick
Date Period
?
Weight
Approx 6 lbs
History
Unknown...
Price Paid (If known)
$10
For Sale?
No
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kathyBeh

12 years 9 months ago

Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored...

Some sort of decoder? 

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woodysrelics

12 years 9 months ago

In reply to Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored... by kathyBeh

Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored...

Yeah, I'm not sure....

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kathyBeh

12 years 9 months ago

In reply to Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored... by woodysrelics

Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored...

Do you know any Jewish people or live near a Synagogue? This is very interesting !

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woodysrelics

12 years 9 months ago

In reply to Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored... by kathyBeh

Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored...

No to both questions.  My first thought was, like yours, it was something to do with the Jewish religion.

 

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kathyBeh

12 years 9 months ago

In reply to Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored... by woodysrelics

Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored...

What about the Freemasons? They are known to be secretive and they use the six pointed star on some of their symbols.

I am thinking if its Jewish wouldnt the writing be in Hebrew? 

Check online for Freemason sites, maybe you could ask them?  Maybe someone who deals in their artifacts? :)  Let me know ! Good luck.

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woodysrelics

12 years 9 months ago

In reply to Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored... by kathyBeh

Re: Perplexed....Aluminum box with "combination" and colored...

Thanks!

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