Vtg 1970 Wayne Novelty Oak Index Card File Box 7520-285-3143 Dovetail Military For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful piece of vintage military office history—a Mid-Century Solid Oak Index Card Filing Box manufactured by Wayne Novelty Corp. in March 1970.This heavy-duty rectangular wooden box was produced under government contract and features the official military inventory NSN stamp 7520-285-3143 clearly visible on the clean interior lid. It is built with stunning, high-quality dovetail joinery along the corner edges and robust brass-plated hinges on the back. Originally issued to hold standard 3\" x 5\" cards, this versatile desktop container makes an incredible dark academia office accent, recipe card holder, or vintage valet keepsake box.Key Details:• Authentic Stamping: Inside lid reads: \"WAYNE NOVELTY / 7520-285-3143 / MAR 1970\"• Premium Wood Construction: Solid oak construction showing deep, natural wood grain patterns on all sides.• Protective Base: Includes its original dark brown felt lining on the bottom to protect your desks, countertops, or tables from scratches.• Dimensions: Approximately 5.8\" Length x 4\" Width x 4.3\" Height.Condition Note:Pre-owned vintage condition with an authentic, aged patina. The wood shows some minor exterior surface scuffs, finish wear, and light water marks on the top and sides, adding great retro character. The interior is incredibly clean, and the hinges are solid and functional. A thin wood crack is present along the right side lid-line (see photos), which does not affect the opening or closing mechanism.Item Specifics• Brand: Wayne Novelty Corp.• Type: Card Filing Box / Recipe Organizer / Keepsake Box• Material: Solid Oak Wood• Year Manufactured: 1970 (Stamped MAR 1970)• National Stock Number (NSN): 7520-00-285-3143• Card Size Fit: 3\" x 5\" Index Cards• Features: Dovetail Corners, Brass Hinges, Felt Bottom Lid Lining• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States