Significance
The box, with the name "Melbourne Mechanics' Institution" appears to have been used to store documents. Pink wax residue on the top of the lid indicates that important documents would have been kept there. The gold lettering indicates the status of the institution in the community.
Physical description
Metal document box with "Melbourne Mechanics' Institution" written in gold lettering on the side
Inscriptions & markings
A metal document box; the lid has what appears to be spots of red wax; the box is lockable but the key is missing
