What is it??

[roast2186]

I found this about 6-7 inches down in an area that has been populated since the early 1800's. It appears to be made of copper with a silver coating. I originally thought it was an old shot glass, but the more I look at it the more confused I am. Can anyone help me identify this object?? It's definitely hand made.

 

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[savant365]

Looks like the tip off of a walking stick or cane.

 

[Sandy]

Could this be a thimble?

 

[roast2186]

No I don't think so. It's too big to be a thimble. It's almost the size of a shot glass.

 

[DCMatt]

Candle holder?



DCMatt

 

[roast2186]

DCMatt: thanks for the good suggestion but the bottom of the object is solid and doesn't appear to have broken off of anything. Good idea though.

 

[Breezie]

How about a flare casing. Breezie

 

[DCMatt]

Top/cup from a riding flask?



DCMatt

 

[roast2186]

What year does that riding flask date too?? That's a very good possibility! Thanks I'm gonna look into it.

 

[roast2186]

The bottom is smaller then the top and it looks like a tin shot glass. I know the picture is hard to tell but it has a small rim on the bottom. I'm convinced that it is a shot glass. Is that possible from that time period??