What is the rock on the top?

[DrGrip]

I'm VERY confident that this is a pill box. I found this at a homestead that has been occupied since the 1920s and feel that it is a bit to "girly" for a snuff box.

The box was found very shallow in some sort of cloth material and didn't need a lot of work to polish up. Along with the box there were a couple of wheats and some silver coins, so my guess is that I found a "change purse" of sorts. Nothing real special since the newest coin was 1945. I do know that it is plated since I went down to original metal during the cleaning phase (it didn't need a lot...).

The MAIN thing I am looking to find out is what type of rock is on top of this critter. The wife loves the box and wants to know what the rock is so that she can look for some more antiques that go along with it...

Any ideas?

Charlie

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Cry Of The Eagle: History And Legends Of The Cherokee Indians And Their Buried Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could it be a stamp box? Could it be tiger eye?

 

[NGE]

How about Abalone?..............NGE

 

[traderoftreasures]

could be agate

 

[AU24K]

With the apparent layers, I would agree with abalone, may be dyed...

Best Wishes,
Scott

 

[Mackaydon]

Banded agate?

 

[Tuberale]

Can't verify abolone, but it is nacre, the material found on the inside of many clam shells, and even some snail shells (ever look inside a conch shell?). In jewelry, used to make cameo when the layers are eroded (worn off) to different depths. Mother of pearl is nacre, as are pearls.

 

[timekiller]

I'm going to say it is Moonstone! Here is some I have to compare it with! You can also look up moonstone to see others and learn more about it if you wish.
Take Care!

 

[mankind]

Its Onyx.

 

[timekiller]

Its Onyx.

Even a better Id! Had not thought about it! 8)
Also for those who said agate! Seems how onyx is a form of agate. (quartz)

 

[timekiller]

How about a toliet to go with it? Just messing with ya! It can be pretty and comes in many colors and forms.And is used alot in jewlery!

honey onyx toilet bathroom