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  1. Kronos

    Kronos Well-Known Member

    Round brass/copper case with hinged lid. Has a small hole near center when closed. Measures 5 inches in diameter. cir.jpg cir2.jpg cir3.jpg
     
    Kronos, Nov 8, 2023
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Id guess ashtray .
     
    johnnycb09, Nov 8, 2023
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  3. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    A better mouse trap. :hilarious:
     
    Roaring20s, Nov 8, 2023
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    hand made , home made !!!
     
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  5. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    That's what I was thinking - an old time bar ashtray.
     
    Rayo56, Nov 8, 2023
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  6. Kronos

    Kronos Well-Known Member

    Maybe, but it seems a bit awkward for an ashtray. It sits closed, and needs to be picked up to open. Why not just a normal lid instead of a long hinge that folds a third of the item space back.
     
    Kronos, Nov 9, 2023
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  7. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    This is probably all wrong, but sugar bowl with hinged lid?
     
    pearlsnblume, Nov 9, 2023
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Foot or hand warmer. Fill it with coals, wrap it. Put feet on.
     
    Ownedbybear, Nov 9, 2023
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