Strange Find At Late 1700s Plantation

[twister]

Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Finally got out today at a old plantation. It dates back to the late 1700's. There was 14 slave houses on the site and most of them are gone. I found this in the foundation of one of the slave houses. Im not sure what it is and I have been trying to find out a little about it and not having much luck. Any help would be gladly appreciated. The name on it is a Melba insignia. All in all it was a great day.

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[dfxmatt]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Shake it and see if there's any coins inside.

 

[twister]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

I opened it up today and only thing inside was some kind of white mess on the bottom side, maybe old makeup or somehting, lol.
Wishful thinking I guess

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[bobbydan]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

I just found a compact almost like the one pictured. Its more simple. On the back it says Melba Mfg Co. and beneath that it says: Chicago, Ill and then Made in the U.S.A. Copper. Opened it and it was full of something white. Never used. From an area that was established in the 20's.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

I found one a few years back filled with Wheaties and Indian Heads. Still a nice find!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

Still a nice find. I have found a few but not that brand

 

[allen]

Re: Strange Find At Late 1700's Plantation

cool old makeup compact !!