You have described a standard Abbott die box..... but there could be a lot of other makers including home made. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 3:39 PM, <PLETON80@xxxxxxx> wrote: > ** > you seemed pretty impressed with my diebox i got for nothing. > anyway i was at a neighbors house that was having a yardsale and i told > her what i did and she said it wasn't for sale but she had some magic prop > and wasn't sure what it was or how to use it. it was a die box and it > appeared older then mine the hinges looked more antique and the middle was > solid so the die didn't actually slide back and fourth there seemed to be a > false bottom where something was sliding back and fourth to make the noise > > i told her i would try and see if you all knew if this was any better then > the one i have > > it needs some touchup on the paint and the false die covers 4 sides mine > only covered 3 but one of her sides needs to be welded back on > > any idea when this might have been made and if it is worth more then you > all thought mine was ??? i know i should go take some pictures can't find > my camera right off hand > >