Ben Myre writes:

 

Hello fellow Groopsters!

 

I have recently undertaken a new project and need some assistance, and I know someone in Groop will have the right answer.

 

This silverware box below, which I am assuming it is, is missing a large section of the part the silverware gets put into.  I can see by the individual sections in the box itself where the holes were vertically, but not the size of or number of openings.  I also do not have any of the silverware that goes in it, so I can't guess...

 

If anyone has any information on this piece, and/or where to find some pictures to duplicate the missing area, I would be Much obliged.

 

Ben Myre

Topeka Kansas

*Still a Shellacoholic*

Paul Garbarini replies:

 

Here are photos of a pair of knife boxes I worked on a couple of years ago.  I might be able to lay my hands on a template of the cutouts.  Would that help?

 

Paul Garbarini

Ben Myre writes:

 

To Paul:

 

I have an exact picture of the piece I need from the Hampton Antiques Site Bob gave me.  It's a little small, but I have formulated a plan to carry out duplication successfully, so no templates are required- And I noticed the front portion of the boxes is a bit different, But thank you anyway.

 

To Bob:

 

as a matter of fact, there are two signatures.  One is on the upper right border of the inside top-- Probably an owner, and the other...the most astounding one is the signature I found on the Top of the bottom piece.  (cannot be seen unless disassembled, how classic is that?) Both of the names I cannot read, but the Numbers on the bottom one I can read...
After the initials, it says "1712 mo no 7298"

 

My Pictures didn't turn out as clear as I had hoped, but I plan on using a better camera next time.    The first photo is the Signature itself.  THe next few are the tracings I did my best at, though it is only "an artists rendition"  The Last one is the owner signature, which I cannot make out...

 

Ben Myre
Topeka Kansas
*Still a Shellacoholic*