Tiny Brass Container

[Breezie]

Hey Gang,
I'm wondering if this is an antique/vintage pill container or not? It's tiny as you can see; only 1 1/4 inches tall and 3/4 inch in diameter. The flash on my camera made the brass look more shiny than it really is. There's quite a bit of green patina on it. As always, thanks in advance, Breezie

 

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[timekiller]

Here is my fisrt thought.

 

[creskol]

Hi Breezie .. you reckon it could be a dice can? The measurements seem to be exact!

 

[Breezie]

Hi Breezie .. you reckon it could be a dice can? The measurements seem to be exact!

B-I-N-G-O! Creskol! I think that is exactly what it is. There was a small die in the container when I got it, but I thought maybe some kid had put it in there. Woooo-Hoooo. . .I'm excited! Where did you find that pic you posted? If you found it in one of your books, let me know which one. Thanks, Breezie

 

[Bramblefind]

That is so cool Breezie! Great find!

And awesome ID Creskol

 

[creskol]

Hi Breezie .. you reckon it could be a dice can? The measurements seem to be exact!

B-I-N-G-O! Creskol! I think that is exactly what it is. There was a small die in the container when I got it, but I thought maybe some kid had put it in there. Woooo-Hoooo. . .I'm excited! Where did you find that pic you posted? If you found it in one of your books, let me know which one. Thanks, Breezie

One of the sites I have bookmarked is : http://www.milantique.com because they always have unique stuff and makes a good reference.

The photo of your dice can appears on page 6 next to the bottom: http://www.milantique.com/misc CW6.htm#top

Hope that helps some.

 

[timekiller]

Pete, thanks for the reply. It does look like a miniature snuff container, but it is waaaaaay smaller than a normal size one. I couldn't find one (except for a lid), but the Bayer bottle is about the same size as the one you pictured. The last pic shows the average size snuff lid in comparison. Did stores sell snuff in miniature containers? Breezie

Cool little can I was in a little hurry to watch a show that was coming on. Didn't see the size to the quarter.
But it looks like you got your ID. And a Good one at that (creskol)
Take Care,
Pete

 

[Breezie]

Thanks Creskol, Pete, and Bramble! Breezie

 

[Pull_tab_mike]

WOW Breezie thats rockin cool, did you dig it or find it some where old

HH

PTM

 

[Breezie]

WOW Breezie thats rockin cool, did you dig it or find it some where old

HH

PTM

Thanks PTM; I found it somewhere old. Breezie