Some type of old container or little box? No clue?

[midmodigger]

I found this about a couple weeks ago here in central missouri,i was hunting in an area with history dating back to the mid 1800s... it was at least 10+ inches down in solid earth. If anyone could tell me what it could be and the approximant time frame it may have been made or used. i would truley appreciate it as it was found on property thats been in my family for many many many years... sorry about the image quality. cellphone is all i have for right now.

thanks for looking,
Midmodigger

 

[midmodigger]

Any ideas?

 

[edjcox]

Pewter candle holder?

 

[midmodigger]

Thats the best idea ive heard so far!

 

[GoGoGopher]

Incense burner??? or base to one of them carved egg holders???


HH,

 

[connkuku]

Ash tray??

 

[midmodigger]

Iam not really for sure. The top is broken off, and i think its missing the lid to it. If it ever came with a lid. Iam thinking it may have been some sort of jar. I dont know. I cant find anything like it on the internet.

 

[midmodigger]

Here are some new pics taken with a digital camera with macro turned on!

 

[flinthunter]

It looks like it could be a trinket box. Ladies keep them on their dresser or nightstand to put their jewelry, rings, earrings, etc. in.

 

[midmodigger]

It looks like it could be a trinket box. Ladies keep them on their dresser or nightstand to put their jewelry, rings, earrings, etc. in.

How old do you figure it would be?