Small metal cylinders or cases

Bunchgrasser

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• Nov 21, 2019

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Hi there,

I found these recently in my field with Nox 800. First thought they may be lipstick cases but now that I've cleaned them a bit I don't think so. Anyone know what they are? They are similar but not exactly the same.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Bunchgrasser

 

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Zappato

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• Nov 21, 2019

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Are they closed at one end?

 

Bunchgrasser

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• Nov 21, 2019

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Yes they are closed on one end, open on the other. The open end has been flattened though. I do have some pics of the ends but was having trouble uploading them. I'll try again tomorrow.

 

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flyguy784

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• Nov 25, 2019

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They did make shaving cream brushes with metal handles at one time.

 

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MuddyMo

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• Nov 25, 2019

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Maybe caps for old tent poles??

 

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flyguy784

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• Nov 25, 2019

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Maybe cane tips. Granpa died and they threw his canes in the fire pit.

 

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• Nov 25, 2019

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If they are just thin tubes, including the end, I'd go with lipstick outer tubes. The decorations look like that too.

 

matmit

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• Nov 25, 2019

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I believe they could be utility wire crimp connectors of some kind.
Think of something a lineman would use while working on poles??

 

Bunchgrasser

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• Nov 26, 2019

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I haven't been able to find any pics online that look similar. I'll continue checking...

bunchgrasser

 

Bunchgrasser

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• Nov 26, 2019

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re: metal cases - possibly lipstick case cover

I may have found a match. This vintage metal lipstick case (found pic on Ebay) looks very similar to one of my items. Not sure of the brand or manufacturer yet though.

 

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Bunchgrasser

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• Nov 26, 2019

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re: metal cases - possibly lipstick case cover

Ok, looks like these cases are potentially made by Clinique and not very old after all. This pic pretty closely matches the second item that I found.

Thanks for the help everyone!

Bunchgrasser

 

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