Not Sure What This Is?

[Kennethrob]

I found this on an old site were a house was built between 1816 - 1819. I am finding a lot of old house junk but no coins. I have permission to metal detect there but I have heard a lot of people have snuck in and hunted. I just can not seem to find out what this is.

 

[River Rat]

No clue, but it sure is pretty. Can you put something next to it so others can determine the size. Someone will be along shortly to help ID. A great find!

 

[CoilyGirl]

It'll think it is pretty too and would love to see some more pictures.

 

[RelicDude]

Just a guess but could be used to make tea?

 

[balddawg]

Could it be like an old vaporizer, or for tea?

 

[RelicDude]

How big is it?

 

[james-florida]

Funky tea strainer would be my guess. What is the metal content?

 

[mustangpalmer1911]

For incense?

 

[CRUSADER]

I wonder if its like a victorian vinaigrette.

 

[Uncle Jeff]

bah got me, I was gonna guess a ladys hand mirror of some sort..

 

[onadraw]

Could be an antique telephone transmitter. Check here: Antique Telephone Transmitter Mouthpiece | Vintage Mike's

 

[vpnavy]

Whatever it is - it is a nice find Kennethrob.

 

[Kennethrob]

Thanks Onadraw Thats what it is. I have not found one coin on this site but I found that.