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singingpete




Joined: 28 Feb 2007
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Posted: 22/03/2007 
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I came across these in a box lot of bric-a-brac and was going to put them up for sale , but puzzled as to what they are .

The big one is 4" wide x 3/4" deep x about 6" ( extends to 7" + ) and I think may be for cigars or pens . It is marked Wilmot manufacturing & Co , Birmingham , 1938 ( think that is right ) and has a silver shield with the letters FD or JD who I presume it belonged to .

The smaller pouch is silver plate I think , J M & C( after the C it looks like IE with a line underneath ) then B ( same IE ) , S.G.D.G.

This smaller one is a French patent ( SGDG ) but what was it used for ? Money , tablets , baccy , bullets ....??? . It is less than 4" long but opens wide up with the concertina top .

Anyone any ideas as to exactly what these were made for ? Another pic in next message .

Thanks , Pete

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singingpete




Joined: 28 Feb 2007
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Posted: 22/03/2007 
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Jonathan Franks
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Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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Location: London
Posted: 24/03/2007 
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Hi Pete,

You have all your details right on the pocket cigar case.

The plated item is fun. I would put my money on it being a purse but I can't say for sure.

They aren't very valuable objects, but I would be inclined to keep them anyway because they are quite unusual. I'm sure you could find some use for them!

Regards

Jonathan
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singingpete




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Posted: 29/03/2007 
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Thanks for your help Jonothan , the plated ' purse ' I think has more to it than just for keeping money in . It is small so either it was for very small coins or someone who never had much money ?

Pete
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