I recently bought this wood surveyor's case at the antique store where I also sell. It has a great worn patina and lovely orange color. I'm going to put it on my desk and keep supplies for marking items in it.
Not having bought anything like this before I decided to take a look at what's out there for these type of cases.
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These type of cases were well constructed with dovetail joints, leather straps and sturdy hinges. Cases with surveying tools in working condition fetch a good price.
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Perhaps this case was used for storing a tripod. It looks really nice here as part of a display.
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I wasn't able to find another orange case like mine, but I found this green one with instruments and a tripod. I imagine that mine was painted orange to make it easier to spot when working outdoors.
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Not only are these cases functional, they look good in different types of decor: industrial, country, urban country, shabby chic and contemporary.
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While searching for another orange case like mine, I found this orange metal set of drawers and awesome vignette. If you like the color orange as I do, you have to be careful that your decor doesn't end up looking like Halloween. In this setting it certainly doesn't and that chair is stellar.
