Can anyone make out this word?

[MackDigger]

I can see a word on there but can't quite make it out.

 

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[Mackaydon]

What is the object?
Can you post a pic of the reverse side?
Don........

 

[diggummup]

What is the object?
Can you post a pic of the reverse side?
Don........

Agreed. Not your ordinary "lid".

 

[Mackaydon]

And what do you think is the purpose of that little doohickey at the base of the object in your hand?
Don.......

 

[nhbenz]

Marinello, which makes it a powder tin.
http://www.google.com/search?q=1920...#hl=en&tbm=isch&q=1920's+marinello+powder+tin

 

[diggummup]

And what do you think is the purpose of that little doohickey at the base of the object in your hand?
Don.......

Or better yet-
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/136849-please-read-before-posting-items-what.html

 

[diggummup]

Marinello, which makes it a powder tin.
1920's marinello tin - Google Search

Marinello looks good as far as the name goes, but this was a very large company that made many beauty items besides compacts. I'd like to see a photo of the back and a close up of the doohickey thing before calling it a powder tin though.

 

[MackDigger]

The "doohickey" is a hinge of sorts and I think the old powder lid is spot on. Thanks guys.