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Antique Walnut Ballot Box Circa 1870-1880

Antique Walnut Ballot Box Circa 1870-1880

Name: Antique Walnut Ballot Box Circa 1870-1880
Brand: AuctionNinja
SKU: 11361
Price: 46.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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$46.00

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Item #11361

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Joe Goclowski

117 Brook Ridge , Guilford CT 06473

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Lot #6 of 131

Item Description

This is a very unusual antique ballot box or the poison pill box. Members of an organization place a white or clay black ball in one side to vote on a person considered for membership upon opening the other side you would see if he got the black ball. This was an anonymous way of voting in the 19th century. Square nail construction.
Measurements The box is 9 1/2 “ long, 6 inches wide, 5 inches tall.

Notes: Overall very good condition and very usable.

Condition

Age Appropriate

Categories

Home Decor, Decor

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18%

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WHERE TO PICK UP:
Joe Goclowski
117 Brook Ridge
Guilford Connecticut 06473

Friday, 8/30 through Saturday, 8/31, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Joe Goclowski | (203) 627-1961 | thesourceantiques@gmail.com

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Joe Goclowski

117 Brook Ridge , Guilford CT 06473

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