Brass round case ID

[Smilodon]

Went out hunting today and posted the finds on Todays finds. This item I wanted to see if anyone can give me an idea of what this case was used for, the age and would this be at a home site. It is about the size of a 50 cent piece, and about 1" thick. It does have a hinge on it also. This was found in area where there was plenty of old brick. Hope this helps with the identification.

Thanks,

 

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[Bunker]

Nice find! Looks like a ladies rogue container. Found one about the same size last week. Mine had writing on it so it was easy to look up.
Good luck with the ID.
Bunker

 

[NOLA_Ken]

It looks to be an "Egyptian Revival" item, and could be mid 19th, or early 20th century. Possibly a compact or maybe a snuff box.... or something else even.

 

[Breezie]

It looks to be an "Egyptian Revival" item, and could be mid 19th, or early 20th century. Possibly a compact or maybe a snuff box.... or something else even.

Yeppers Ken, compact, snuff, or pill box. Breezie