Turkish(?) patch box

[stelio]

Here are two types of my collection with rectangular boxes the 1 heavy type and the 2nd lightweight

[Sylektis]

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

[rickystl]

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

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Sylektis

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

Those are simply beautiful !!!!!

Rick

[shayde78]

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

Thanks again, everyone