1893 coloumbian exposition in chicago mystery item

[Ninjafossils]

Puns this little thing by a local high school. Were no where near Chicago. This exposition was the world fair celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus. This thing; I have no idea what it is. Has the mark and 1893.

 

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[Bramblefind]

Neat find! Here it is - a match safe-

Pair of Vintage Chicago Exposition Copper Souvenirs Match Safe Ashtray | eBay

Maybe a souvenir from the Mines & Mining building -

Columbian Exposition - Mines And Mining Building

 

[cti4sw]

The commission that made that also had silver half dollars minted for 1892 and 1893. That match case would look really cool mounted next to one of the coins, which can be had on eBay for under $15.

Nice find!