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diamond dye display case

By pilot04, 13 October, 2008
Description

These cases were used to display dye packets when inividuals dyed much of their fabrics at home. The pictures on the tin inserts on the case door depicted different uses for the dyes.

Category
Other
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
picture on tin
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
30x20x11 approx.
Date Period
1910 - 1915
Weight
28 lbs.
History
found in church basement
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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peggylewellen (not verified)

16 years 7 months ago

Re: diamond dye display case

hi seen this peice on the antique road show it was priced at 1,500 to 2,500 date of show 10-13-2008 hope this help's
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Lovejoy

16 years 7 months ago

Re: diamond dye display case

These were a very hot item during the peak of the Victorian market, but values have since cooled. In the last year at auction these cabinets have sold in the $350.00- 1500.00 range, the majority selling for about $800.00.

 

Lovejoy 

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kathyBeh

16 years 7 months ago

Re: diamond dye display case

I just saw this on Antiques Roadshow this week but the picture was different. The one they filmed in Utah. It was in a little better condition but it was 1500-2500.00  ... cool!!
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