{"product_id":"antique-wooden-fraternal-ballot-box-with-clay-voting-balls-20261008","title":"Lot 132 - Antique Wooden Fraternal Ballot Box with Clay Voting Balls, 14\" L","description":"Antique wooden fraternal ballot box with turned handle, used for secret membership voting. The box features a split hinged lid that opens to reveal two compartments separated by an internal divider with a round hole. A funnel-shaped wooden tube in the ballot compartment allowed a member to drop a ball through while concealing the vote, with the ball falling into the lower receiving compartment accessible from the opposite side. The box is fitted with brass hinges and sits on a molded base. Included with a quantity of clay voting balls in white, tan, brown, and black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe box shows overall wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, scuffs, staining, and finish loss throughout. The wood remains structurally sound and the hinges are intact.","brand":"Granite Union Auction Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53578568007969,"sku":"20261008-LOT132","price":999999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20261008-112-001.jpg?v=1790310257","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/antique-wooden-fraternal-ballot-box-with-clay-voting-balls-20261008","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}