Possible makeup - ID

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  1. John smith

    John smith New Member

    Hi all,
    I Found this while digging in Surrey, England but am not exactly sure what it is or its age does anyone have any ideas? I'm thinking makeup of some type. Can't find anything of a similar style on Google yet. It is 4.5cm in length.
    Thanks all image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
    John smith, Oct 4, 2016
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  2. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

    Messilane, Oct 4, 2016
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  3. Calico

    Calico Well-Known Member

    Yeah, my first thought was a needle case.
     
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Too small for a needle case, but it would hold pills or saccharin tablets well enough. Maybe candied violets, if it's old enough?
     
    evelyb30, Oct 4, 2016
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  5. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

    Needles is what we tend to think of when we hear the word, but an etui was used to hold things than needles too.
     
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Embroidery needles might fit, depending on the thickness of the ceramic.
     
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I suspect it held violet pastilles, given the decoration. Victorian.
     
    Ownedbybear, Oct 5, 2016
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    That would make sense. Victorian Tic Tacs.(LOL)
     
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    And I've just remembered the proper word for them. Cachoux.
     
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  10. John smith

    John smith New Member

    Thanks everyone some interesting info!
     
    John smith, Oct 6, 2016
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