Sterling silver thing ? solved...needle case

[kieser sousa/rip]

Hi all.I found this silver thing at an old site that dates to the 1700's today and I was hopeing someone could help me id what it is.Theres a date of 1850 under were it's marked sterling and a mark above that that looks to be a makers mark or possibly an oriental letter Thanks !

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

looks like a handle to a butter knife

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

looks like the handle to a butter knife

Thanks traderoftreasures.
I was thinking some type of handle myself.But I dont think so as it isent very big ( mabey 2" long)and was made in two pieces (hollow inside)

 

[bottlebum]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

Looks like it had a lid at one time. Maybe some kind of a snuff box or match safe?

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

I thought possibly this mark.. but I don't know-

 

[bottlebum]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

I thought possibly this mark.. but I don't know-

I think you are correct.

 

[Lucas]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

I'm thinking lady's needle case. 1850 is probably the pattern number.

 

[bottlebum]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

I'm thinking lady's needle case. 1850 is probably the pattern number.

Good call. Does seem too narrow and feminine looking to be a match safe.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

I thought possibly this mark.. but I don't know-

I'm thinking lady's needle case. 1850 is probably the pattern number.

Good ID. Here are some needle case examples. Scroll down to see one made by La Pierre Mfg. Co.. http://www.bunnys-place.com/display.php?CA=2

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Re: Sterling silver thing ?

Thanks y'all.I think y'all got it.

 

[IronSpike]

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