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[nyiangelo]

I'm pretty intrigued by this. Found at a site that dates 1850s to 1880s. As you can see the box can open from both sides. Inside there is a spring. To me it looks like you put multiple items inside and pull them out as the spring pushes another one up. Like a napkin dispenser. It is silver plated. Also the engravings that I can make out are

HALL
AMP HOLDE
PAT. MAR 25... looks like 25 to me

I'm sure there are some letters that are missing. Sure would appreciate some help.

 

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[Woodland Detectors]

It looks like a cosmetic case. An old one.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

RANDY! Gets in with the ID! Yes STAMP HOLDER!!!...COOL Good eye

 

[nyiangelo]

Don't be pullin my leg! This might be exactly what I've been looking for. Have any links? thanks

 

[Montana Jim]

P.W. Hall made Postage Stamps Holders & Ticket Holders as early as 1875... and holds patents for them all too.

 

[72cheyenne]

P.W. Hall made Postage Stamps Holders & Ticket Holders as early as 1875... and holds patents for them all too.

Absolutely.

http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=wqtEAAAAEBAJ&dq=hall+stamp
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=HQ9BAAAAEBAJ&dq=hall+stamp

 

[nyiangelo]

That first link is on the money.... Thank you sir.