Thrift find

[Cat5]

Quiet day thrifting but found this for 50 cents. Brass and copper possibly , not sure what it is.

 

[gord]

Looks like a grain scoop - a sampler if smaller.

 

[Cat5]

Makes sense. Thanks!!!

 

[Butter Hat]

Great find! What size is it?

Could also have been used for coal. Hmm, what does a coal scuttle look like?

 

[dumpsterdiver]

Quiet day thrifting but found this for 50 cents. Brass and copper possibly , not sure what it is.

If its not small. They are called scuttle buckets. For hot coals from fireplaces etc.

 

[Enginefitter]

Here you go cat5;

dumpsterdiver was right.

It is possibly military.

Antique Copper Brass Bucket w Nameplate WW1 Military Issue 8" Scuttle 7 6 Oz | eBay

Engine

 

[pkb]

set in corner and put dried flower arrangement in it

 

[Old_Okie]

It's a holder for fireplace matches. That is a striker on the side.

 

[diggummup]

It's a holder for fireplace matches. That is a striker on the side.

Good ID! Brass Copper Fireplace Matchstick Holder | eBay I still like it and for .50 you couldn't go wrong.