Another mystery

[No gold in NY]

Detecting on the 1860's property today. Found this little case(what use to be) First pic is the insides. Second, outside.






I've seen you guys pull off miracles before. Hoping for one now. Thanks

 

[Kiros32]

Cigarette case?

 

[3cylbill]

match safe..

 

[Hawks88]

Don’t know what it is but I like it. Congrats on a nice old find.

 

[chub]

match safe..

+1

chub

 

[No gold in NY]

Guess I should have given some reference for the size. It's 2" X 1 1/2". Only 1/4" deep. Looks to have been silver or nickle plated.

 

[kingskid1611]

An antique phone case, I would think iPhone...….

 

[DCMatt]

I've seen you guys pull off miracles before. Hoping for one now. Thanks

Here's your miracle...

 

[Doubter in MD]

Here's your miracle...

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Nice one Matt!

 

[CaptEsteban]

WINNER ,,,, winner ,,,, chicken dinner !!!

 

[glass half fool]

I was going to guess it was a small coin holder .But I think DCMatt has probably got it right

 

[rick67]

So what is it?

 

[Doubter in MD]

So what is it?

It's the remnants of a silver plated match safe match holder box with striker. If you click on Matt's picture you'll see the description.