Sword scabbard part?

[gary s fl]

I posted this item a week ago with some other items. I'm almost certain it was orginally oval shaped. Might it be part of a reproduction sword scabbard?

 

[RELICDUDE07]

looks like a lighter case?for a bic

 

[vayank54]

It does look like it could be part of a scabbard for a sword or knife. It's kind of cool what ever it is.

 

[Letsgethammered]

looks like a lighter case?for a bic

That was my first thought as well , the coin used for scale suggests its much too big though.

 

[lostcauses]

My wag is a scarf slide, or bolo tie slide.

 

[D-minus]

It's a case for a Djeep type disposable lighter. You could get them at most convenience stores in the 80's and 90's. See pic below.

 

[Letsgethammered]

Ahhhh...that lighter looks a better fit.

 

[gary s fl]

D-minus, would the case have been open at each end? Your ID may be correct but the walls of this item seem too thick and substantial for a lighter case. A vehicle tire probably crushed it. Weighs 4 oz and measures 3-1/4" x 2".

 

[D-minus]

D-minus, would the case have been open at each end? Your ID may be correct but the walls of this item seem to thick and substantial for a lighter case. A vehicle tire probably crushed it. Weighs 4 oz and measures 3-1/4" x 2".

The walls are thick because it's made of die cast metal (like a matchbox car). Yes, the case can be open on each end.

 

[hunterV3]

Bic lighter cover

 

[D-minus]

DFXhunter, is that a Tombac button in your avatar?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The ID is probably correct but why would a disposable lighter case be open on each end?
http://tinyurl.com/yeb5rbe

 

[D-minus]

Why would a disposable lighter case be open on each end?

Cheaper to manufacture. I've seen them with no bottom in stores. They're glued on to a cheap disposable lighter.

 

[IronSpike]

My wag is a scarf slide, or bolo tie slide.

Or maybe napkin ring?

 

[Produce Guy]

If it's to big for a Bic,what about a Zippo.

 

[trikikiwi]

If it's to big for a Bic,what about a Zippo.

Oooohhhh Wash your mouth out

It looks like a chameleon, which to my mind , means Madagascar. So maybe a touristy What'sit.

Mike