Antique The Simple Account Box by Shelby Salesbook Co. For Sale

This is a rare antique from 1919 or earlier. It\'s called the Simple Account File Box by the Shelby Salesbook Co. from Shelby, Ohio. Branded. It was \"a new and simple device for keeping accounts without the vexation of book keeping\". The system enabled the merchant to have itemized bills always ready for customers or collection. The Shelby Salesbook Co. commenced operations in 1905. The company\'s operations were devoted to making salesbooks, duplicate, triplicate, or quadruplicate devices for the rapid handling of business in retail stores and other businesses. This item is one of their products available for purchase. It\'s a wooden hinged folding box with alphabetized filing system. Made in the USA. It is 9\" long by 5\" tall by 5\" deep.