Strange little container

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Most of it is corroded away, but the top remains intact. The top appears to be of a different material than the sides and bottom which have rusted away. The top has a little "nozzle" which slides open. The cap does not come off. Not sure what metal the top is- it is much more conductive than the bottom. Whole thing is 3 inches long with the nozzle open. It was found in a former pasture area in Vermont. Thanks for any help!!!!! :help:
 

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The top is chromed which is nickel doesn't rust as fast and is more conductive , looks like a pill dispenser :dontknow:

Jonnie
 
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I think it is a Victorian era sachet container; somewhat like a Tussie Mussie except used in a purse or dresser drawer. Dried flowers, herbs, cloves, etc could be put into the container for fragrance. The oval hole in the neck allowed the fragrance to come out, and the recessed neck would prevent the contents from spilling out. Interesting find, Breezie
 
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Breezie said:
I think it is a Victorian era sachet container; somewhat like a Tussie Mussie except used in a purse or dresser drawer. Dried flowers, herbs, cloves, etc could be put into the container for fragrance. The oval hole in the neck allowed the fragrance to come out, and the recessed neck would prevent the contents from spilling out. Interesting find, Breezie

Ahhhh..... the good ole' days when jamming flowers in a sachet was more popular than washing once in a while! :)

I like the idea of sachet container, but because of it mostly "tin" construction with (Gernam silver?) plating, I'm thinking pill container too. No proof, just a feeling...
 
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Wow, John! That is really the shape! But- the bottom is totally solid- no holes, and what is the deal with the sliding nozzle part? That little bike light is fascinating!!
 
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Mudslide said:
Wow, John! That is really the shape! But- the bottom is totally solid- no holes, and what is the deal with the sliding nozzle part? That little bike light is fascinating!!
There are many many types and designs of external Dynamos available and they are still in use today, as boys, most of us of my generation used them. Regards John.
 
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I don't think it is a pill container. The pills would be hard to get out because of the neck. This neck works like a fishing cricket bucket, easy to go in, but difficult to come out, which is why I thought it could be a sachet container. As we know, Victorian women had the luxury of bathing once a year during the month of May; hence the June brides.. . .which leads into why and where they carried a bouquet of flowers. Thank goodness for modern bathing facilities! :laughing7: Breezie
 
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Hmmmm........ WOW! Breezie now I understand about the june brides......And all this time i thought it was becouse they started dating in September. :tongue3: :laughing9: . I'm glad you explained that for me. HH Greg
 
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The sleeve reminds me of a rope wick holder.
 
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old bait despenser for trout fishermen.

for meal worms, crickets and so on?
 
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dozer dan said:
old bait despenser for trout fishermen.

for meal worms, crickets and so on?

I considered that too... but, couldn't find another one that was similar.
 
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I think it is a powder dispenser of some kind. Maybe a Victorian ladies glove powderer?

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DCMatt
 
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