
Description
Vintage Industrial domed black tin work lunchbox / miner's pail (ca. 1940, USA).
Great storage box/prop/carrying case equipped with a collapsible hinged metal handle and wire bail for the thermos bottle located in the lid's interior (this box does not include a thermos, but the wire bail is still useful in keeping other stored items in place).
Good, vintage condition with moderate wear - tarnish/pitting to the metal latches and handle along with light, general wear consistent with age and use.
Patent Pending branded to underside.
H: 9.25" x L: 10.25" x D: 4.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good, vintage condition with moderate wear/tarnish/pitting to the metal hinges and handle consistent with age and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.25 in.
Width: 10.25 in.
Depth: 4.5 in.
Category: Boxes
Origin: United States
Materials: Metal
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $27.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Brooklyn, NY
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Great storage box/prop/carrying case equipped with a collapsible hinged metal handle and wire bail for the thermos bottle located in the lid's interior (this box does not include a thermos, but the wire bail is still useful in keeping other stored items in place).
Good, vintage condition with moderate wear - tarnish/pitting to the metal latches and handle along with light, general wear consistent with age and use.
Patent Pending branded to underside.
H: 9.25" x L: 10.25" x D: 4.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good, vintage condition with moderate wear/tarnish/pitting to the metal hinges and handle consistent with age and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.25 in.
Width: 10.25 in.
Depth: 4.5 in.
Category: Boxes
Origin: United States
Materials: Metal
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good, vintage condition with moderate wear/tarnish/pitting to the metal hinges and handle consistent with age and use.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Vintage Black Industrial Domed Tin Work Lunch Box
Estimate $45-$90
Starting Price
$45
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Feb 20, 2026 7:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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