Snuff Box, or, according to some sources, a Primer Box
Probably made by the Charles Parker Gun Company in Connecticut
(most examples are stamped C PARKER in the area in which the "star" is on this example)
Owners Initials crudely engraved on bottom:
GWB , with hints of other letters below , and a probable V under the B of GWB
see photo 6
Composition : Silver Plated over ??
Size : see photo number 8 and 9
Condition : light dent on bottom , see photo 10
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