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<blockquote data-quote="Dutch" data-source="post: 438754" data-attributes="member: 1387"><p>Juan, with antiques this old, there is always a high probability that some of the components have been replaced. Especially components that are susceptible to breakage, rust, etc.</p><p></p><p>Add to that the fact that some antique dealers will try to find a replacement component, to increase the potential value of an item, you have to consider that some of the components may not be original.</p><p></p><p>I have also found that with some of these vintage collectible pieces, the form follows function mentality was not a primary contributor to the design. When you consider that these pieces were designed to store tobacco, and retain it's moisture, the designs were very poor at achieving that goal. My guess is that visual appeal to the consumer was a primary motivation in the design of some of these pieces.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dutch, post: 438754, member: 1387"] Juan, with antiques this old, there is always a high probability that some of the components have been replaced. Especially components that are susceptible to breakage, rust, etc. Add to that the fact that some antique dealers will try to find a replacement component, to increase the potential value of an item, you have to consider that some of the components may not be original. I have also found that with some of these vintage collectible pieces, the form follows function mentality was not a primary contributor to the design. When you consider that these pieces were designed to store tobacco, and retain it's moisture, the designs were very poor at achieving that goal. My guess is that visual appeal to the consumer was a primary motivation in the design of some of these pieces. [/QUOTE]
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