Embossed lid with company name. 

 

This has a lower beveled bottom for mounting on a lower section, most likely writing related (sand, stamps, etc., there is no bottom section. No way to keep the inkwell affixed other than to set on top, and likely only the upper inkwell was used for traveling purposes.

From the collection of Mike Woshner, author of India-Rubber and Gutta Percha In the Civil War, An Illustrated History of Rubber & Pre-Plastic Antiques and Militaria.  This item is featured on page 257.

1 1/4 inches high.

Very good condition.

A nice camp related item from the  Civil War - Indian Wars days.