Old typewriter's box, printing workshop drawer intended for the storage of mobile characters. Wood painted black, with a dry and worn patina. The rectangular frame is divided by a central cross into two halves, each divided into compartments of various sizes, small and regular at the top, wider at the bottom. Metal shell handle on the front. The bottom is formed by nailed boards. Probably manufactured in the first half of the 20th century. The distribution of the boxes, based on the frequency of use of each letter, is the responsibility of the organization of manual composition workshops. This box can be placed on the wall of a living room, office or hall, or hall, or flat on a console, to present small objects, jewelry, minerals or miniatures. The blackened wood and the geometric frame of the lockers can be suitable for industrial or wabi-sabi decoration as well as for a more minimalist interior. Height: 44.5 cm (total height with handle: 46 cm), width: 65 cm, thickness: 5 cm. Weight: 2.53 kg. Condition of use, with worn paint on the edges and partitions, chips that show the raw wood, scratches, traces of white paint and nail holes on the bottom. Do not hesitate to contact me for more information.