Civil War Thing a ma What?

[ironlord1963]

     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.

[ironlord1963]

Two More pic.   Came in with a really cool Civil War Veteran Medal which did get posted today.

[Dogaman]

Iron,

This article doesn't give an exact description, but close: http://www.inherited-values.com/2012/06/the-little-brass-box/

[mart]

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 !!

[ironlord1963]

Nib, how unimpressive     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

[Dogaman]

Mart,

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

[ironlord1963]

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.     

[mart]

Mart,

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

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 !!

[KC]

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!