What are these? Part of?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by OldWhitby, Apr 13, 2021.

  1. OldWhitby

    OldWhitby Anything Old

    My first guess was small ashtrays out of an old car or train but the inside does not come out and there doesn't seem to be any way to empty them. The bottom pieces looks like it would have attached to something - the bases are loose but I can't see any way to separate them from the main part. The pivoting lids are sprung. They are about 1.75" high and the same in diameter.

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    OldWhitby, Apr 13, 2021
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It looks like a modified used artillery shell casing.
     
    daveydempsey, Apr 13, 2021
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  3. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    These may be for a bridge lamp that had the smoker's set in the center. There probably would have been a third piece too. I recently sold a set from one of my own old lamps, not exactly like these, but reeked of stinky cigarettes! :)
     
    antidiem, Apr 13, 2021
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  4. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    They are inkwells missing the liners. Probably from a standish or simple brass pen tray.
     
    Ce BCA, Apr 13, 2021
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  5. OldWhitby

    OldWhitby Anything Old

    OldWhitby, Apr 13, 2021
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  6. OldWhitby

    OldWhitby Anything Old

    Any idea what date this would be from?
     
    OldWhitby, Apr 13, 2021
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  7. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    Late 19th early 20th I think.
     
    Ce BCA, Apr 13, 2021
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