Turkish(?) patch box
 

I stumbled upon this neat little patch-box that I think is of Turkish make. Granted, my stylistic discernment is limited, at best. Thoughts?

Hello
It's a ottoman-balkan boxe from first half 19th century , put in lubricant for weapons inside .The name in Greek language is μεδουλάρι (medoulàri ).

yep nothing to add or maybe this picture
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Here are two types of my collection with rectangular boxes the 1 heavy type and the 2nd lightweight

The richest Greeks ordered to silversmiths "medoularia" in silver and niello-silver (savati) with various decorations, usually Athena like Greek palaskas.

Hi Shayde.

Nice find. Unlike most you see, this one is very complete. Not missing any parts. Even the original leather hanger for suspension to a waist belt.
These are generally referred to as grease containers. To greese the patches/paper cartridges for loading the guns. As mentioned, this one is probably Ottoman/Balkan made. Also, it appears to have a hinged lid. Again, a really nice, and complete example. Congratulations.

Here is a simple, very plain example you often see. The lid is seperate from the body of the container. It would have had a leather/wool cord suspended around the body and through the lid allowing the lid to slide up/down.

Rick

Those are simply beautiful !!!!!

Rick

Unbelievable pics of nearly identical items in use! Thank you so much :)
I think it was being eyed for scrap, and I was able to pick it up cheaply...g l ad I saved it from being recycled :eek:

Thanks again, everyone