brass

I picked up this brass letter postal box at a garage sale today for $5.00. It appears to be missing a knob or key lock to open the door and another part towards the lower end of box. The box stands close to 12" in height. It was made by the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. in New Britain, Conn. USA. Does...

Found in the yard of an 1850's home. There was another home on the site previously. Bottle seems to be made of brass. The top screws off and seems to have held a small amount of liquid. Thanks.