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Featured Help ID Function of Silver Container

Discussion in 'Silver' started by Lew Fisher, Dec 17, 2023.

  1. Lew Fisher

    Lew Fisher Well-Known Member

    Hello Friends-
    Compliments of the season. Can someone tell me the intended function of this silver case? It's 2 inches tall. The lid unscrews as do the different segments. Each part is engraved with 2 capital letters. Three sections in all. If anyone recognizes the mark that would be a help too. I haven't really made a serious effort yet to do that. any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks. DSCN6081.JPG DSCN6082.JPG DSCN6083.JPG DSCN6084.JPG DSCN6085.JPG
     
    Lew Fisher, Dec 17, 2023
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  2. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    916Bulldogs123, Dec 17, 2023
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  3. Lew Fisher

    Lew Fisher Well-Known Member

    Wow. That is so fascinating! I can't thank you enough.
     
    Lew Fisher, Dec 17, 2023
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    "The urns are labelled O.S. (Oleum Sanctum/Oleum Catechumenorum) for Oil of the Catechumens, S.C. (Sacrum Chrisma) for Sacred Chrism, and O.I. (Oelum Infirmorum) for Oil of the Sick."

    Debora
     
    Debora, Dec 17, 2023
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  5. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

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  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    You Are Amazing...Bravo!
     
    wlwhittier, Dec 17, 2023
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  7. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Would make a fine pill box too. Since it’s unlikely anyone would use it for oil these days.
     
    J Dagger, Jan 1, 2024
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  8. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    What I'd stash in it wouldn't be in pill form; EverGreen!
     
    wlwhittier, Jan 1, 2024
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  9. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Good for stashing “whatever creams your Twinkie” as a gal from Oklahoma used to say to me. “Whatever toots your horn”
     
    J Dagger, Jan 1, 2024
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