Mystery Case

[Tom Y]

This case just arrived today. It measures 3 5/8 in. by 5 3/8 in. and is covered in a dark reddish brown morocco leather. The hook is 1870-ish and cast, not stamped.

[Tom Y]

There are no maker's marks. The hinge is a separate piece of the same leather on the outside and 2 pieces of silk tape on the inside.

[Tom Y]

The interior of the top is lined with silk. The bottom dark maroon velvet. It has the paper "collar typical of medal cases.

[Tom Y]

Now the kicker. The indentation in the velvet is anything but medal shaped. If anything, it looks like it was made for some kind of brooch. It's centered both ways, roughly 1/3 in from each side. Maybe, if eveyone's really, really nice to me, i'll show y'all what came in it

[Chris Boonzaier]

By touching the screen and using my mental mind waves... I get the buzzing thought "Virgins" this smells like Virgins, young women...... am I close ?? Am I close???? Keys to a chastity belt ?????

(Yeah, yeah... I know, I cheated....)

[Stogieman]

Looks like the classic "Cross f?r Women & Virgins", official issue case ca. 1870/71

??

[joe campbell]

i have seen an example ot two of the frauen und jungfrauen

case, and this definately jumped into my mind upon seeing

the above case.

i am not sure, however, that the innards accomodate it.

beautiful case, nevertheless!

joe

[Tom Y]

Aaargh Youze guys peaked! This shot's all I've got time for today, but I'll be back with more tomorrow.

Edited October 20, 2005 by Tom Y

[Stogieman]

Nah, no peeking...... just pretty good with cases!

[Tom Y]

As promised...

[Tom Y]

Here it is in situ.

Edited October 22, 2005 by Tom Y

[Tom Y]

With its companion KDM. I was supposed to get a virgin with it, but none could be found thanks to Boonzaier

[Tom Y]

Here's a closeup of the crown, cypher, and dates.

[joe campbell]

well that puts it in perspective....

i was trying to put that grat big cross into

that tiny little.....

oh, never mind.....

thanks for the pictures, tom!

joe