Anybody know?

[Hitch1]

Suppose to be from civil war camp area. Anyone know what this is?

 

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[BosnMate]

Welcome aboard T Net. Might be the top of a powder flask, except there isn't anyplace for a spring or lever to attach. However there were powder flasks that were closed with a stopper, and some had the spring and closing mechanism on the spout, (note the second photo) so it still might be the top of a powder flask.

 

[Helix]

First thing that came to mind is that its part of a door lock. Sometimes they say YALE above the round hole. LOL! Thats what it looks like to me other then that I have no clue.

 

[taz42o]

If its made of pewter ,Its an inkwell lid and will have a patent date.

 

[Hitch1]

Hey that's great. Thanks a lot you guys. Helps a lot.

 

[taz42o]

So Is it pewter? Does it have the patent date?

Hathaway Patent (December 24, 1861) traveling writing kit

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SPLENDID GROUPING OF PERSONAL ITEMS FEATURING A FINE 'HATHAWAY PATENT' WRITING KIT, CARRIED BY CIVIL WAR SOLDIER JOSEPH ? Horse Soldier

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[Hitch1]

I couldn't find a patent date. If it was there it's worn off.