Help with identifying

[Highonthehill]

Any ideas of 1st two objects and what the name plate might have been used for. Guessing from late 1800s to pre 1930s. Thanks in advance.

 

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[creskol]

1 looks like an ashtray, 2 is an old cosmetic powder tin, and 3 is a buggy makers tag

 

[Highonthehill]

1 looks like an ashtray, 2 is an old cosmetic powder tin, and 3 is a buggy makers tag

1 looks like an ashtray, 2 is an old cosmetic powder tin, and 3 is a buggy makers

Thanks creskol. The 1st doesn't have "slot(s)" for cig, no channel. Not saying it isn't an ashtray because it appears to be the right size.

 

[cajundetector]

Any ideas of 1st two objects and what the name plate might have been used for. Guessing from late 1800s to pre 1930s. Thanks in advance.

Regarding the powder Tim that creskol identified, definitely late 20s 30s because of the art deco designs. Nice find!!

 

[TORRERO]

Duck piece is very beautiful, nice find !

 

[Highonthehill]

Duck piece is very beautiful, nice find !

Thank you Torrero. Don't believe it's an ashtray. If it is, very small and not very deep all.

 

[Mackaydon]

#1 may be a beverage coaster.
Don in SoCal.

 

[creskol]

Thank you Torrero. Don't believe it's an ashtray. If it is, very small and not very deep all.

Given its size, I suppose it could be a trinket dish, but I'm still holding on to the ashtray idea. Not all ashtrays had dips to hold the cigarettes.

 

[Highonthehill]

Given its size, I suppose it could be a trinket dish, but I'm still holding on to the ashtray idea. Not all ashtrays had dips to hold the cigarettes.

What about the depth itself would that be a better way to tell? It's shallow

 

[Highonthehill]

Depth of 3 dimes, roughly

 

[mydejavooo]

Well, if I had to put money on it...I'd say it's a "trinket dish". I've seen a few of them over the years, and they all look similar. Just meant to hold a few small items...keys, change, that sort of thing. Very cool. 👍

 

[Blackfoot58]

Look up Adam Hoffman, Albion, IN. Quite interesting.

 

[Highonthehill]

Look up Adam Hoffman, Albion, IN. Quite interesting.

Yes, I've researched his story and haven't tied it to the property I was on. If you have a newspaper database you will find more about the murder. From suspects, evidence found, lynch mobs, and a claim of him being a long lost relative missing for over forty years.

 

[mydejavooo]

So if YOU had to wager a guess....what do YOU think it is? Just curious if you had any speculative ideas on it.

 

[Highonthehill]

So if YOU had to wager a guess....what do YOU think it is? Just curious if you had any speculative ideas on it.

I guess I'll go with ring/trinket dish. But as my Fanduel account will show I'm bad at wagering