✅ SOLVED Does anybody know what this is before I destroy it?

[Crispin]

Found in the dirt. looks like it says "Cokestore" I plan on opening it up. Amount of caution depends on if anybody thinks it is something that needs preserving...

 

[jewelerguy]

looks kinda like an old compact but I don't see a hinge

 

[mojjax]

tape measure ? does it have a slot ?

 

[releventchair]

Looks a little like a snuff tin/container..
Vintage Mccrystal's Snuff Tin | eBay

 

[Channon]

I'm going to have to agree with relevent

 

[nhbenz]

What size is this Crispin?

 

[Crispin]

4cm in diameter by .7cm in thickness

 

[Crispin]

Looks a little like a snuff tin/container..
Vintage Mccrystal's Snuff Tin | eBay

It is too small to be a snuff tin. I am wondering if there is cocaine inside. I know that coke originally sold that.

 

[Crispin]

tape measure ? does it have a slot ?

no slot. Looks like it either popped off or screwed off. Most likely popped off.

 

[releventchair]

There are small ones out there. Called pill boxes too sometimes ,but snuff has a hole in some to expose snuff to pouring a pinch to snuff.
Many fancy containers just have lids ,but a good upper and lower grip surface avoids spills.
(Containers purchased separate from snuff in commercial packaging.)
Some kid I knew years ago() would buy a little tin of it sometimes.
Holes are not lined up in pictured piece until one part,lid or bottom, is turned to align.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/272035768/antique-ns-silver-mens-snuff-box?ref=related-4

 

[Crispin]

There are small ones out there. Called pill boxes too sometimes ,but snuff has a hole in some to expose snuff to pouring a pinch to snuff.
Many fancy containers just have lids ,but a good upper and lower grip surface avoids spills.
(Containers purchased separate from snuff in commercial packaging.)
Some kid I knew years ago() would buy a little tin of it sometimes.
Holes are not lined up in pictured piece until one part,lid or bottom, is turned to align.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/272035768/antique-ns-silver-mens-snuff-box?ref=related-4

Not silver, doesn't react with nitric acid.

 

[Peyton Manning]

let er rip tater chip

 

[Oregon Viking]

That thing would be great for displaying fire nuggets!

 

[Crispin]

 

[releventchair]

Not silver, doesn't react with nitric acid.

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Sigh.
Just suggesting snuff. Nasal tobacco.
Used to buy it in tins about the diameter of a quarter.
Fancy folks can buy or be gifted a nicer one(container) from where ever.
Your container could have held Grandmothers saccharine for all I know.
Anything that would fit would have a home.

Looks like a great container for ,wait for it....snuff.
The Pinch - how to take snuff - Snuffhouse

 

[boogeyman]

Leave it alone!!!!! If your like me & your best friend is Murphy , the day after you bust it, you'll find out you just turned $1000 treasure into a $1 bill.

 

[Chug And Red]

Chug There is a fine line between Opening and DESTROYING Be carful Chug and Red We say crack it open Carefully!!!

 

[Chug And Red]

DO NOT HEAT IT UP BOOM Is Bad

 

[Crispin]

Nothing inside. No identifiable marks. Probably discarded snuff tin. Giving this one to relevant. Just confused about the letters on top.

 

[Crispin]

Yup, Relevant Chair was right. Coke Snuff nasal tobacco. I thought it said Coke Store...oops. Way to stick to your guns RC! I didn't even know nasal tobacco existed.