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Title: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 01, 2014, 08:01:21 pm
     Just got another cool item at goodwill today, was going to post it but figured I need to look into what it is first.  It is made of thin gauge brass, and opens up, I have not look into it yet, but figured I might give it a try here first and we can all learn something.
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 01, 2014, 08:03:04 pm
Two More pic.   Came in with a really cool Civil War Veteran Medal which did get posted today.
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: Dogaman on February 01, 2014, 08:19:18 pm
Iron,

This article doesn't give an exact description, but close: http://www.inherited-values.com/2012/06/the-little-brass-box/
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: mart on February 01, 2014, 08:21:22 pm
http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/56151219/

Looks like your box held pen nibs !! A bookstore had them for sale in 1859 !!  About 3/4 way down !!
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 01, 2014, 08:28:06 pm
Nib, how unimpressive  :D   Thanks that will help me sale it for $10.00   The Medal was better, here is the link to the medal that came with it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Military-Union-Civil-War-Veteran-Ribbon-Medal-/331120639012?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1853fc24
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: Dogaman on February 01, 2014, 08:30:17 pm
Mart,

That coincides with what the 'expert' thought in the article link I posted! LOL ;D
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 01, 2014, 08:33:02 pm
It would seem that with your nibs shaking around on the inside, they would not stay sharp anyway.  I will have to go with the experts but still I'm a bit unimpressed with the conclusion.  :-\    :D
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: mart on February 01, 2014, 09:11:29 pm
Quote from: Dogaman on February 01, 2014, 08:30:17 pm
Mart,

That coincides with what the 'expert' thought in the article link I posted! LOL ;D

Being on dial up I don`t always get to see all the links posted !!  Sometimes I post whatever I can find then go back and look at the others later !! Some will open for me and some don`t !!
Title: Re: Civil War Thing a ma What?
Post by: KC on February 02, 2014, 01:08:57 am
Ironlord1963, although unimpressive to those these days, this was quite a nice and influential piece back in it's time!

Sorry it wasn't something to gain more $$$ for Goodwill!  You do a great job!