Not sure what it is but think it is silver?

[OldJerseyGirl]

Went hunting in the woods with Treblehunter. Not a lot of finds. Just a penny and this. Cleaned up nicely with baking soda and q-tips. Did not clean the inside. Seems like tarnish. Anyone have any idea what it is? First thought was buckle, but husband thinks not.

 

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[Captain Caveman]

I'm curious what it is because I found something very similar a few weeks ago.

 

[nsdq]

Might be silver...almost looks like a stamp holder or match holder ?

 

[ARC]

I agree with NSDQ...
Match holder...
Looks like silver.

 

[RBowtie97]

I'm by no means an expert. But, it looks like an antique cigarette holder to me.

 

[RBowtie97]

Nevermind. Didn't see the size scale.

 

[trapperart]

Nice find it does look like match box. Congrats

 

[bill from lachine]

Neat find and yeah probably a stamp or match safe.

Here's one I found a few years back.



Regards + HH

Bill

 

[nsdq]

It might be marked on the inside but with the patina it may be hard to spot and read

 

[against the wind]

Cool find,, I agree, it looks like silver.
The hallmark may be inside under the tarnish.
Congrats

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Itis a matchbook holder, I found one like it but in brass a while back. Yours is MUCH nicer than mine though...

 

[JerV3]

Nice find

I agree it's silver. Yes matches or pills etc. Was probably used for a number of things

HH Jer

 

[ScubaDetector]

I am guessing match holder also. Question. Do any of the sides look like there is a match striker on it? Like a crisscross section of lines? That would probably be a definitive marking. It is possible the compartment in the back had some kind of emery cloth or something of the sort to be used as a lighter for matches also.

Looks silver or heavy silver plate to me. Strange no markings on it

Here is a similar design.

http://www.terapeak.com/worth/vintage-matchbox-holder-case/181826256230/

 

[Jonnythack]

Marked .925. Isn't that silver?!

 

[ScubaDetector]

Marked .925. Isn't that silver?!

The second one is marked and yes that one is. However the OP's isn't marked.

 

[watercolor]

I'm with AARC & Nola, VERY nice silver piece!

 

[SusanMN]

Looks like silver - I bet you'll find the stamp when you clean the inside. Great find.

 

[OldJerseyGirl]

Well thank you all. It is for sure a match holder. Don't know about match box though . A book of matches fits like a glove leaving the striker strip exposed. Cleaned the inside and can find no silver mark at all. Thank you all. If someone here does not know what something is , no one does!