Two piece cosmetic item? - Solved - perfume flask

[kimsdad]

Hi everyone! I have been trying to come up with the identity of this thing for a couple of months. It came up in two separate halves from an area that was an old homesite in the 1800's, although obviously the item could be much newer. It looks copper, there is no evidence of hinges, and the "neck" doesn't appear threaded. One side has an oval in the middle of the pattern, but there is no writing on it anywhere. My best guess would be some kind of perfume container. Anyone have any better ideas?

 

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[creskol]

Re: Two piece cosmetic item?

My guess is that it was probably a key or watch fob.

 

[DCMatt]

Re: Two piece cosmetic item?

Any threads on the inside of the neck? I think your first impression is correct - miniature perfume flask.

DCMatt

 

[Chris_Odom]

Re: Two piece cosmetic item?

I am almost possitive it is a old bike pedal but it seems to small, other than that I would say a flask, I'll search some for you.

 

[Breezie]

Re: Two piece cosmetic item?

It looks like a Victorian purse perfume flask/bottle to me. Breezie

 

[AU24K]

Re: Two piece cosmetic item?

I do believe Breezie made a believer of me!

Scott

 

[kimsdad]

Re: Two piece cosmetic item?

It looks like a Victorian purse perfume flask/bottle to me. Breezie

Thanks for all the help, everyone! I'll mark it solved with Breezie's answer!