small metal box

[Rrnp]

This was found in an area that dates back to about 1920. No writing on it. Any idea?

 

[Fourman110]

Is it big enough for cigarettes?

 

[TheHbeast]

Looks like a cigarette tin for fancy darts! Cool find, crazy you dug it up in such good condition!
Happy hunting!

 

[bowwinkles]

My thought is that it is a vintage wooden match holder similar to some shown here. https://picclick.com/Vintage-Match-Safe-Match-Holder-Tin-Vesta-2-382793327385.html

 

[DCMatt]

Chatelaine notebook (part of one).

 

[vhs07]

It's for a paper matchbook.

 

[ARC]

My thought is that it is a vintage wooden match holder similar to some shown here. https://picclick.com/Vintage-Match-Safe-Match-Holder-Tin-Vesta-2-382793327385.html

Wood ... paper... bah they are made from the same tree

 

[Rrnp]

vhs07- YOU WIN! That's exactly what it is.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

vhs07- YOU WIN! That's exactly what it is.

So, what does he win... "A BRAND NEW CAR!"