Brass or copper lid...to what I have no idea!

[tonemaster]

Found this lid house built in 1870. Very sturdy metal either copper or brass. No wording anywhere but very ornate with gold patina noted. Has anyone seen anything like this?

 

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[OreElse]

No idea either...but it's a nice find.

 

[Icewing]

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/598420-ornate-lid-what-i-have-no-idea.html

 

[ARC]

Pocket watch case ?

 

[caretaker]

I'll go with a watch case too

 

[A2coins]

Watch fob action also!!!!!!!

 

[time machine]

I agree with AARC, pocket watch case. From the pictures it could be brass, copper or possibly gold. Five years or so I
found a complete 14 ct gold pocket watch. Even with 14 ct stamp on the back case I needed more information. What
I learned if any other types of metals like silver, brass or copper were used the watch case would be rigid or stiff
while a gold case will be a little flexible. Since it looks like you found the front case lid of the watch, a acid test is the only
way to go.

Tm