Item Overview & DescriptionItem Type: Vintage hinged wooden keepsake, trinket, or jewelry box.Material: Solid aromatic red cedar showing characteristic natural two-tone grain (deep reddish-brown heartwood paired with creamy blonde sapwood) and visible knot patterns.Joinery & Construction:Finger-jointed (box-jointed) corners on both the lid and the base for structural durability; raised block corner feet attached to the bottom.Hardware: Two stamped, decorative brass-tone surface-mount hinges along the back seam.Approximate Measurements (based on rulers shown):Length: Approx. 5.50 inches (~13.5 cm)Width: Approx. 4.0 inches (~10 cm)Height: Approx. 2.0 inches (standard footprint for this style of miniature cedar chest/box)Detailed Condition ReportStructural Integrity: Solid and intact overall. Finger joints are tight without separation. Both hinges are securely attached, aligned, and open/close smoothly.Top & Exterior Finish:Displays light vintage surface wear, fine scuffs, and small indentations consistent with age and gentle handling.A natural hairline surface stress check/grain crack is visible across the center of the lid face (inherent to cedar drying along grain lines).Some light finish rubbing and small nicks along the beveled edges and outer corners.Base & Feet:
The underside shows an area of residual adhesive/paper tape residue near one of the foot blocks.
Natural unfinished base wood shows minor handling smudges.Interior:
Clean, unfinished natural cedar interior with rich grain contrast and knot accents.Darkening/shadowing near the back corners and inner lip, typical of natural cedar aging and light contact wear.Free of heavy staining, deep gouges, or structural damage.Please review the attached pictures for additional details. Shipping will be combined for multiple items purchased and shipped in the same package.
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