What is this brass disk?

[bottlecap4u]

Found today, front yard of 1840s farm. Rang up as brass, 1/2 thick and just a bit larger than a 50 cent piece. Both sides are identical, not hollow but has filling. Doesn’t appear to have been attached to anything. Thought it was a compact, but no hinges and not meant to be opened. Some kind of gaming piece?

 

[Cfmct]

I wouldn't be surprised if it unscrews that second picture looks like it will separate. The line is not centered so might be a makeup container. Is it hollow? I'd put a couple vice grips on it and try and turn it.


After looking at this link, I am pretty sure it unscrews.

Lot 88 - A GEORGE III SILVER GILT CIRCULAR PILL BOX

Lot 88 - A GEORGE III SILVER GILT CIRCULAR PILL BOX

www.mallams.co.uk

 

[old-raven]

Got a photo of the other side?

 

[markinmichigan]

Looks like a very cool piece Chris, let us know what you've got! Want to hunt the campground this weekend?

Mark in Michigan

 

[bottlecap4u]

Got a photo of the other side?

Both sides are identical.

 

[bottlecap4u]

Looks like a very cool piece Chris, let us know what you've got! Want to hunt the campground this weekend?

Mark in Michigan

Love to shoot me a time/ day and I’m there

 

[markinmichigan]

Just know that it is an aluminum mine field, but those high ass hippies have dropped a bunch of pre 1970 silver coins and roach clips to keep us busy. Bring John too. Reaching out later this week.

Mark in Michigan

 

[bottlecap4u]

Just know that it is an aluminum mine field, but those high ass hippies have dropped a bunch of pre 1970 silver coins and roach clips to keep us busy. Bring John too. Reaching out later this week.

Mark in Michigan

Sweet!

 

[bottlecap4u]

I wouldn't be surprised if it unscrews that second picture looks like it will separate. The line is not centered so might be a makeup container. Is it hollow? I'd put a couple vice grips on it and try and turn it.


After looking at this link, I am pretty sure it unscrews.

Lot 88 - A GEORGE III SILVER GILT CIRCULAR PILL BOX

Lot 88 - A GEORGE III SILVER GILT CIRCULAR PILL BOX

www.mallams.co.uk

Not hollow, the inside feels like it filled with possibly lead…or some substance, nothing moving inside so not a compact as I usually hear old makeup or mirror shaking around in it.

 

[DuboistownDan]

How much does it weigh? Could it be some type of weight for measure? Does seem a bit fancy for that, but maybe this was the posh weight set.

 

[stetam]

It's obvious it comes apart so I'm leaning pill or snuff box.

 

[hoser]

AKKK! It's a small but lethal landmine! Quick, send it to me and I'll defuse it. Very cool find Chris. Soak a rag in Kroil penetrating oil and wrap it around this item for a few days and then see if it has loosened the seam. Good luck buddy.

 

[bottlecap4u]

Worked on the seam with a tiny tool, got it to pop open, cosmetic box. Mystery solved. Thanks all for your input!

 

[RMEAV8R]

Cool find! Looks like a ladies snuff box...

 

[Cfmct]

Worked on the seam with a tiny tool, got it to pop open, cosmetic box. Mystery solved. Thanks all for your input!

Thanks for taking it to next level

 

[bottlecap4u]

Thanks for taking it to next level

Had me fooled, never saw a compact like that one, in size, weight and appearance.