what is this?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Matt Johnson, Jan 7, 2022.

  1. Matt Johnson

    Matt Johnson Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone!
    This little thingy came along in a small jewelry lot I recently bought. I have no idea what it is or what it is used for.
    It's hollow and made of metal, a container of some kind? No clue, any ideas?

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    Matt Johnson, Jan 7, 2022
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  2. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    For pencil leads?
     
    Bookahtoo, Jan 7, 2022
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  3. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    Needle case?
     
    stracci, Jan 7, 2022
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  4. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    I have one of these and mine has a makeup crayon in it
     
    BoudiccaJones, Jan 7, 2022
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    An etui.
     
    Bakersgma, Jan 7, 2022
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  6. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    I have one of those too. They come in handy for many tiny things. ;)
     
    Roaring20s, Jan 7, 2022
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  7. Matt Johnson

    Matt Johnson Well-Known Member

    I thought so. For pins, needles and such. Thanks! I suppose its vintage? 50's or 60's??
     
    Matt Johnson, Jan 7, 2022
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  8. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Probably. No marks I take it?
     
    Bakersgma, Jan 7, 2022
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  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Or older..........
     
    Aquitaine, Jan 7, 2022
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  10. Matt Johnson

    Matt Johnson Well-Known Member

    nothing at all. It's platet, the base seems to be brass.
     
    Matt Johnson, Jan 7, 2022
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  11. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    okay. Was just checking in case.
     
    Bakersgma, Jan 7, 2022
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  12. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I have a similar one that held bobby pins when I found it. Useful little sucker.
     
    evelyb30, Jan 7, 2022
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