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.
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.
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 1500-2500.00Â ... cool!!
Re: diamond dye display case
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.
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Re: diamond dye display case