Old Brass

[Masonlid]

I found this last week at a site where civil war relics had been found.It's made of brass.Hope someone can help.Thanks & GOD bless.

 

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[jeff of pa]

Looks like the Chamber for a Lock.

 

[bakergeol]

A wild guess would be fuse adapter for a shell. Perhaps some CW relic hunters could chime in here.
http://www.jackmasters.net/fuses/f17.jpg
(Look at the tapered bottom similar to your specimen)

George

 

[stoney56]

check out http://civilwarartillery.com/ left column to fuzes quick ID then scroll to #2 and see if it's close.

 

[FoxHound0985]

looks like it might be a canteen spout, but usually they are made out of pewter. HH!

Fox