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Bullet Stash that unscwers on the top "Made In Italy" with two stars on bottom

By EmilyWaldick, 20 October, 2011
Description

Can someone PLEASE tell me anything out this What it is What it was for What it is worth

Thank you

Category
Militaria
Medium
silver
Distinguishing marks
Made in Italy
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
2 1/2" in
Date Period
known
Weight
1.0 oz
History
Came out of moms box
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
Yes
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250chief

13 years 8 months ago

Re: Bullet Stash that unscwers on the top "Made In Italy" ...

You don't mention what is inside it. However, I note two things:

1. It came from your MOM's box.

2. it not only has a turn off top, but the base looks like it spins too.

What you appear to have is a souvenier style lipstick dispenser. Most likely empty now, but refillable. Had she or a relative been to Italy?

As a novelty item it's only worth a few dollars. It would appeal to the collectors of the unusual or hunteresses.

 

 

 

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EmilyWaldick

13 years 8 months ago

In reply to Re: Bullet Stash that unscwers on the top "Made In Italy" ... by 250chief

Re: Bullet Stash that unscwers on the top "Made In Italy" ...

Not that i know of no one ever whent to Italy and the bottom dont come off The inside of it on the bottom looks like brass  ( iam almost sure its not )

 

 

Thanks for all of the help 

Emily

if you could look at the plate on here that would help too

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250chief

13 years 8 months ago

Re: Bullet Stash that unscwers on the top "Made In Italy" ...

Sorry, didn't mean to imply the bottom came off! I suspect that it turns though, so that the lipstick would come up. There may be a piece missing inside that would do the "rising" part.  There are no shots of the inside. That piece would be removable so that you could mount another stick in it. Look for scratches on the inside if it's missing. Normally they don't have a perfect fit so you would see some marks if this is what it is for.

If not, then you looking at a small container for other forms of makeup or small items (like a match holder - although those usually have a stricker plate somewhere on them.)

You would need to give me the title of the plate you used so that I could find it. I am not heavily into plates but I could look at it for you.

250chief.

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