Early Wheatley japanned metal/hinged cover compartment box measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches. This box has 51 clips; 21 on one side and 30 on the other. The cover of the box is engraved with what may be the original Owner initials and a date of 1910. "Richard Wheatley started making these around 1890 replacing the leather covered card boxes. They are made from tin plate, finished with black japanned exterior and white enamel.
