French Antique Guessing Game

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French Antique Guessing Game

I saw this small circular wooden box and had to ask the dealer what it was. Inside the box was a smooth agate that had a tiny bowl-like center.

"Agate enhances mental function, improves concentration, enhances the perception and analytical abilities.
It is a soothing and calming gemstone that heals inner anger, anxiety and helps in the strengthening of relationships.
Physically, Agate addresses visual, digestive, and uterine functions." via wiki 
 
The outer box and its lid were worn and oiled, that is why the wood is so dark, but it wasn't greasy.
 
My first clue, the dealer's stand, was so obvious that literally if it had been a snake it would have yelled out, "SERIOUSLY!"
Why this object jumped out at me is still a mystery that the brocante haunts, "Why to notice this and not that?"
 
Do you know what it is and or what it was used for?
Take a guess in the comment section. xx
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 



Comments

19 responses to “French Antique Guessing Game”

  1. Snuff box? (Although I really don’t know.)

  2. Corey,
    You always find the most interesting things! Is it a watchmaker’s oiler/oil holder?

  3. Opium box?

  4. Irene Thomas

    Is it hold a ball bearing while it is being oiled?

  5. RebeccaNYC

    I have absolutely no idea, and I can’t wait to find out!!

  6. Wanda Patrick

    I believe it is used to hold a bar of soap.

  7. This is the box in which you put your prize marble, an “Aggie”, so at least you won’t lose all your marbles.

  8. I really don’t know but would love to know the answer.
    Thanks for keeping us guessing.
    Much love always
    Jeanne
    I loved reading about the agate stone.
    Hugs

  9. Jennifer Phillipps

    It almost looks like it might be a spare eyeball, but maybe a bit too big! I really want to know what it is now! Cheers Jennie, NZ

  10. Snuff Box

  11. I’m stumped.

  12. For crushing pills.

  13. A safe place to put a lost tooth before the tooth fairy comes!

  14. Storage for emergency chocolate

  15. Ed Schnurbusch

    It’s a mold for making buttons

  16. It’s what TMJ said….a watchmaker’s oiler

  17. A 19th century contact lens holder?

  18. Fat Rabbit

    My thoughts – this item has a medicinal aspect. Perhaps the idea was to rub the agate in order to liberate the healing aspects of the agate stone.
    Anyway – that agate is a lovely stone.

  19. Gretchen Seibert

    I think it is a well for mixing up small amounts of medicine and forming into tablets.

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