GF Cigarette snuffer? 1878

[Beachkid23]

I have no idea what this might be. Gold filled unless it’s like 8K. Will have it RXF tested to be sure. One end is open the other end closed. Dated July 18,1878.

 

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[Vermont treasure hunter]

That looks very interesting and the date makes it more so! Very cool find, what ever it is!

 

[tamrock]

I'm not sure what that is and having a specific date might be commemorating a particular event to somebody? Does appear to have a layer of gold over it.

 

[randazzo1]

Antique cane handle. Very dainty

 

[randazzo1]

Here’s one on eBay:

 

[Beachkid23]

Here’s one on eBay: View attachment 1891395

Holy smokes. I need to find a stick!

 

[DizzyDigger]

Antique cane handle. Very dainty

The cumulative wisdom on this forum is astounding....

 

[islamoradamark]

When I first saw the pictures i thought it was a pipe for smoking

 

[randazzo1]

Holy smokes. I need to find a stick!

lol I had exact same thought. Can’t be too hard to make I would think.

 

[fishstick]

Just judging from the pics with the dime and ur fingers makes me think it would have to be a kids cane if anything.

 

[treasurekidd]

Just judging from the pics with the dime and ur fingers makes me think it would have to be a kids cane if anything.

Yeah, I was thinking it was pretty small for a cane handle. My first thought was a decorative match stock holder but I couldn't find any like that online anywhere.

 

[randazzo1]

I’ve got a super dainty one at home that must have been for the most fabulous fop or for a young lady. It might be 15mm wide. It has a sterling silver handle like that. I’m away because of COVID but when I get back to NYC I’ll take photos.

 

[trdhrdr007]

My first thought was cane/umbrella handle but the size threw me off.

 

[ARC]

Antique cane handle. Very dainty

My initial immediate thought as well... but due to size I refrained post.

Still seems so small.

Midget perhaps ? ? ? heh

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool find!

 

[Beachkid23]

Thank you all for the help! It sold for $75!!