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early 1900s powder case WITH powder still in it... - i found this yesterday beside a tree root about 4 or 5 inches dwn
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Posted : Saturday, 7 February 2015 6:52:23 AM(UTC)
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Awsome little case.hinges still work and powder in it still dry.
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Posted : Saturday, 7 February 2015 9:01:48 AM(UTC)
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Wow, what super condition that case is in. Never seen one come out of the ground that good before. Nice find Chris.
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Posted : Saturday, 7 February 2015 11:42:35 AM(UTC)
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That's a mint wee powder case bro. Well done. Good to see u getting out again.
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Posted : Saturday, 7 February 2015 3:08:43 PM(UTC)
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Awesome find, amazed the powder is still in it too
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Posted : Saturday, 7 February 2015 5:20:07 PM(UTC)
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nice find. looked up Pompeian Powder on the tinternet and possible 1922+ http://www.cosmeticsands...m/companies/pompeian.php
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Posted : Monday, 9 February 2015 9:28:46 AM(UTC)
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Gday Poohbear, super cool find there.

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Posted : Monday, 9 February 2015 6:36:37 PM(UTC)
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ya it is in my display case now...lol...
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