silver case

[Mainedigger]

Found this today in a yard of a house dating back to the 1700's. It is 2 1/2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide and and appears to be silver It has the same design on both sides of it...no markings stating it is sterling that I can see. Possibly a match case? Any ideas?? Thanks!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

The lady looks like a 'flapper' from the art deco era of the 20s (1920s) Headband and pearls.

 

[Tuberale]

My guess: a snuff box.

Does look like a lady's head on the right, wearing a hood (Little Red Riding Hood?). Reclining on a bed. Necklace on chest. Kind of looks like a dog's head (wolf's head?) under Little Red.

 

[Breezie]

Yes, I do agree it is from the Art Deco period of the Roaring 20's, but think it is a pill/medicine box. Nice find, Breezie

 

[ivan salis]

nose candy holder -- coke was used in the 20's / 30's -- she loved a guy name smokey even thou he was cokey --(minney the moocher ) by cab calliway

 

[Mainedigger]

Thanks for all the replies!!!

 

[Monty]

It's funny how different people see different things. I see a gypsy dancing and holding out a tamborine. Nice find. Monty

 

[Lucas]

Late Art Nouveau. Definitely tambourine... I'm thinking Flamenco because of the dress? But the smoking lanterns/pots are definitely fantasy/artsy.

 

[artyfacts]

I agree Art Nouveau design. Period or later manufactured. Tooling is identical on both front and back, it is not hand tooled, probably mass produced. Nice find, and very neat design regardless of what it held. Arty

 

[mainer]

Nice find fellow mainah.