✅ SOLVED I have no idea on this one.

[pepperj]

Dug this one item up yesterday. I'm pulling a blank on what it is actually. 13/16"wide 3/4" high
Brass

 

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[Red-Coat]

That's the twist-top closure from an old tin of talcum powder. The back-to-back R letters were the trademark of Richard Hudnut (US headquarters in NYC):



Wiki page about the man and his company here:

Richard Hudnut - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[pepperj]

That's the twist-top closure from an old tin of talcum powder. The back-to-back R letters were the trademark of Richard Hudnut (US headquarters in NYC):

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Richard Hudnut - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Thanks Red-Coat for your help in providing the ID.
So I'm guessing this turned and one could sprinkle out the talcum powder through the holes.
Early 1900's fits the second home time frame on the site.

 

[villagenut]

Awesome ID Redcoat

 

[Red-Coat]

Thanks Red-Coat for your help in providing the ID.
So I'm guessing this turned and one could sprinkle out the talcum powder through the holes.
Early 1900's fits the second home time frame on the site.

You're welcome. Yes, exactly that. Similar twist closures still used today.

More information on Hudnut here:

Cosmetics and Skin: Richard Hudnut (1920-1945)

During the interwars period the new owners of Richard Hudnut set about developing the brand and expanding its global reach

www.cosmeticsandskin.com

 

[Gare]

Great Job Red Coat 11