match holder?

[pro778]

That's my guess. Does anybody know for sure. It's gilted. It doesn't stand up.
Thanks!

 

[traderoftreasures]

whats on the back and does it open up sideways?

 

[pro778]

the back is plain and it doesn't open

 

[frogwizard]

It reminds me of a heater thing my dad had to warm his hands while hunting. It had another piece that slid inside it. Just a guess.

 

[Hill Billy]

Are both ends open?

Doesn't look like a match safe to me

 

[IronSpike]

The 'S' all small holes?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Are both ends open?

Doesn't look like a match safe to me

Its not a match safe but I think hes refering to the metal cover type that slipped over a paper matchbook or the type that slides over a small wooden matchbox. http://www.detroitmasonic.com/souvenirs.htm

The two holes on the edge dont make sense.

 

[IronSpike]

It reminds me of a heater thing my dad had to warm his hands while hunting. It had another piece that slid inside it. Just a guess.

Yeah, I thought that too...
http://www.cabelas.com/p-0006823512886a.shtml

i don't think it is, I remember them being bigger..

I think the size could fit a hand warmer lid. Not sure why it would open both ends

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=66706

 

[Hill Billy]

How about part of a sheath?

 

[IronSpike]

How about part of a sheath?

I think that would make more sense based design.

 

[trikikiwi]

The only other time I have seen the letter S punched like that,
has been on the top of a salt shaker

Mike

 

[intimer]

does look odd.
but it could nail on wall, to hold old wood matches. could have had a lid also.
maybe a school or scout project?
so! in other words...?