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The listing, old japanese box of coasters (i think... can't read the writing) has ended.

i think it's a set of coasters.... can anyone help me out here?
found going through grams stuff stored in attic and seriously... i'm coming to the conclusion my grams was secretly a bit of a hoarder, with all the oddball things i'm finding....but with every new find, brings a smile to my face in remembrance of a truly great woman! RIP Grams.

Questions & Comments

Those are very cool.

Mar 26th, 2014 at 3:52:53 PM PDT by

definitely different... huh

Mar 30th, 2014 at 4:45:20 AM PDT by

very unique, love it!

Mar 26th, 2014 at 9:19:54 PM PDT by

i agree!

Mar 30th, 2014 at 4:49:23 AM PDT by

F&W very unique. one fav...pic of bottom please.

Mar 28th, 2014 at 2:14:21 PM PDT by

the bottom is just plain. i don't see any script. all the writing is inside... but idk how to read it lol. i'll try to post a shot of the bottom before auction ends

Mar 30th, 2014 at 4:52:42 AM PDT by

F&W - beautiful, hoarders usually have the best stuff :-)

Mar 28th, 2014 at 4:23:45 PM PDT by

i know... right

Mar 30th, 2014 at 4:53:17 AM PDT by

beautiful box.it's great that you have the key,lots of them were lost over the years.

Mar 30th, 2014 at 4:39:29 AM PDT by

oooo my... have you seen this before? do you have any info about it that you want to share so peeps can know what they're bidding on? can you translate any of the script by chance?

Mar 30th, 2014 at 5:02:11 AM PDT by

no i haven't seen this particular set but i do know that the key lock set is very typical of oriental decorative locks.i can't read Japanese but since its in the native language i would guess that it was either made for their market/export.the Japanese always used their own printed matter for a variety of items after WW2.they don't use coasters in Japan,so i don't know.are the rounds made out of cork like a coaster would be?and are they coaster size or larger?if not cork backed are they just decorative paper rounds or are they backed with something else?sorry,more questions than answers:)sheila

Mar 30th, 2014 at 7:40:58 AM PDT by

nooo... no apology needed. in fact, you brought out very informative things. maybe they are not coasters?? to be honest, it was the first thing that came to mind when i found it but you're right, coasters would have something like cork to absorb liquid; these do not and they are a little bigger sized than regular rounded coasters. these are made out of a possible leather material but now i'm wondering what it would be used for?

Mar 30th, 2014 at 8:06:29 AM PDT by

did you google it at all?it really doesn't matter what they are,the box is the star of the show.

Mar 30th, 2014 at 9:21:59 AM PDT by

nope... i didn't know what to google lol

Mar 30th, 2014 at 12:05:02 PM PDT by

I just went thru ninety gazillion boxes on ebay.you never gave measurements so my guesses are solely based on what i saw. the medallions may have nothing to do with the box.lock boxes were tradiyionaly made for what was perceived as something valuable.so.it could be a tea box.calligraphy box for pens,inks etc.if big enough it could be part of a ceremonial tea set or a kimono box.whatever was in it was considered valuable because of the lock.by the way out of the gazillion,i didn't see yours.what is the size anyway.sheila

Mar 30th, 2014 at 1:46:24 PM PDT by

I had a box almost like that & the writing looked very similar. The box held a Mah Jong set & I always assumed the writing in the box were the instructions on how to play :) The items you thought were coasters may have been score pads(?) lol just guessing though :)

Mar 30th, 2014 at 9:33:03 PM PDT by

old japanese box of coasters (i think... can't read the writing) is in the Antiques category