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You are offerding on an
Original c.1940s WWII-Era
CARDBOARD & CANVAS LUNCHBOX
Typically Used by Defense Plant Workers
(Due to Wartime Rationing of Metals)
In \"Minty\" Unused Condition
Stamped Inside:
Manufactured For
UTILITY MFG. CO.
Chicago, ILL.
Patent Pending
- Made of Sturdy Pressed Paperboard (as firm as wood!)
- Brown Faux Leather Paper \"Skin\"
- Lid Attached by a Cloth Hinge
- Internal Tray
- Green Canvas Handle
- Small Opening for Worker\'s Name Tag
Size (approximate):
8\" tall (not counting handle)
10-3/4\" x 5\" footprint
Internal tray is 10\" x 4-1/2\" x 2\" deep
Condition Details:
Here you have my best good-faith attempt to disclose all noteworthy issues. Keep in mind, though, that vintage/antique items always show their age -- (Don\'t we all!?) --so please expect that there will be something about this item that\'s not perfect. Even if it\'s \"mint\" or \"new-old-stock,\" it will still be somehow touched by Father Time.
- Truly in \"minty\" condition. It was obviously never used.
- No dents, tears, or other signs of abuse.
- Canvas handle is perfect -- not faded or frayed.
- Cloth hinge for the lid is also perfect; the lid is not coming loose.
- No bad smells, mold, or water damage. What you see inside is some loose dust -- not mold.
- There is a small scrape in the paper on the front (as you see to the left of the latch) but no missing paper.
- The cardboard latch itself is creased from the normal operation of opening the lunchbox.
- This is from a non-smoking environment.
See photos for detail.
Important! RETURN POLICY and Shipping Loss/Damage
I work hard to maintain Top-Rated Seller status and 100% positive customer response by:
(a) offering quality vintage merchandise with honest descriptions, and
(b) providing outstanding, professional customer service.
This item may be returned up to14 days from purchase for either of two reasons:
- Dead on arrival: an item that is broken so it does not function, and the listing did not state this, or
- Significantly not as described: A major flaw or discrepancy vs. what was stated in the listing.
SORRY, WE CANNOT NEGOTIATE PARTIAL REFUNDS. The merchandise must be returned in its entirety, and inthe same condition as it was sent, in order to qualify for a refund.
(Of course, shipping loss or damage is a different matter; that is fully covered by insurance.)
HOWEVER ...
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the product or service -- even if it may not be grounds for a return -- please contact me first, before leaving negative (or even neutral) response.I really do listen, as evidenced by my 100% positive response, and I would very much like to know what could have been done better. Thank you!
Still Not Sure?
Please don\'t hesitate to contact me.I\'ll gladly answer any questions you may have, so you can make an informed decision whether to purchase/offeron this item!What I Never Do:- My sale-style listings never have a hidden \"reserve\" price!- My shipping fees never get inflated to generate hidden profit!(If the shipping seems high on a particular item, please contact me,and I\'ll gladly explain why it costs that much to ship ...or if there\'s an error, I\'ll correct it!)
Please view all photos carefully and submit any questions before purchasing or placing your offer.
Happy offerding!
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