This is another find that I came across and have no clue as to what it is or what it might have been used for. I assume it was made in india because that is what is on the bottom and under that it says 1270 NF that was made by a center punch . It has a roll pin that connects the 2 pieces together and just took it out to display it a little better. There is a round hole that looks to be where a rod or stick/hollow stick was inserted for lifting/moving it or perhaps smoking thru a hollow stick/rod. Inside is pretty clean. Outside has quite a but of engraved decoration. The lid has a stop on it so that it doesn't fall to far back when you open the lid.
The measurements are:
4" across top lid , edge to edge
1 1/4" tall from bottom to where lid meets bottom half
2" tall for entire thing
5/8 " or hair less is how long the stop is on rear of top lid
1/4" ID hole on bottom rear piece.
3/4" long piece that the tube/rod goes into on rear of bottom half
approx. .050-.060 " thick wall of both halves
The top piece has a small lip which helps lid align properly when lid is shut
Just guessing it weighs about the same as a full 12 oz beer/coke can
