Old silver case?

[AkamaiOkole]

Hi guys,

I'm new here although I've read posts on and off for the last few years.

About 20 years ago, my friend and I were metal detecting in an empty lot in North Portland (Oregon) where some old houses were recently torn down. I found this item but we weren't able to identify it. I've always thought it was solid silver but over the years, I now see a copper color gleaming from spots.

We thought it may have been a top to an eyeglass case or something. Any ideas? Thank you in advance!

 

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[DCMatt]

Size?

 

[AkamaiOkole]

Sorry, 5 inches long and 1 2/3 inches wide.

 

[DCMatt]

It is a little big for one, but my first thought was "opium box lid". Late 19th C.

Monogrammed, too. Nice!

DCMatt

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Very Cool Case....The only thing to me that stands out is that Green spot that looks like Oxidation...whats wild is the toning on the front aprt..it looks like a very nice piece

 

[nhbenz]

Many similar silver or plated Chinese export repousse boxes (from the early 1900's) I see out there don't list a specific purpose.

 

[AkamaiOkole]

Thanks Nhbenz. I googled "Chinese repousse boxe" and it could very well be the top of one.

 

[DCMatt]

Many similar silver or plated Chinese export repousse boxes (from the early 1900's) I see out there don't list a specific purpose.

I just needed Ben to push me in the right direction. I don't think it is a lid at all. More likely the remains of a vanity or dressing table brush. That would explain the monogram as this was a very personal item.

Late 19th to early 20th C.