✅ SOLVED what is it?

[Horst]

found this interesting piece of history yesterday. I'd bevery happy if someone could help identifying what it is. It has a hinge where I put the arrow. Obviously there is something missing inside the round deal....theround piece measures around 4 cm / 1.5" in dia. Thank's for help!View attachment 2018174View attachment 2018175View attachment 2018176

 

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[GoldieLocks]

Does it open like a pocket watch?

 

[Horst]

no moving parts today for sure the hinge which I marked worked back then....

 

[Gare]

Could it be some type of rain or varmint cap ?

 

[ARC]

Engine exhaust cap ?

 

[Tony in SC]

Reminds me of a lid for an oiling port on a piece of farm type machinery?

 

[TerryC]

Engine part sounds good but MAYBE key fob? Good to see you made it home, my friend. Take care.

 

[Westfront]

As i wrote to You as PM now for all who tried to help.
This is the lid of a cup weight container. Used by merchants and chemists.
Horst, clean up the top and have a look if some markings survived.

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[Horst]

Thank's so muchfor your replies.
Westfront got it!
Happy Trails to you all.
Horst