Black Forest miniature gingerbread house

By Jude rohan, 21 February, 2014
Description

I would really like to know what this is or was used for.  It has a hinged top, and a deep well in the bottom of it

This was inherited from my German Grandmother, and includes an unreadable date and mark on the bottom, looks like it could be 1884.

Though only 1.5 inches at the peak, it is heavy for its size.  

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Maybe iron?
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
1.5 x 1 x 1 inches
Date Period
Maybe late 19th Century
History
Inherited from German Grandmother, who was born in 1892.
For Sale?
Yes
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Stukolovac

11 years 4 months ago

Was searching a bit, and I`m puzzled with that hole at the bottom...is it possible that it`s missing a piece and was a pencil sharpener ?

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Hi, and thank you for your comment.  There are no scratches, dents or markings on the patina in the cavity, which is about 1inch deep.  I have posted an additional photo that includes more detail, and appreciate any assistance"

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Lovejoy

11 years 4 months ago

If the chimney is hollow it's Christmas incense burner, the smoke from the incense would come out the chimney.

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Phoenixguy1954

11 years 4 months ago

antique christmas Candy Container - West Germany This just my thoughts to what this might be. I'm not %100 sure.  Think about money and gifts in the 1800s. If you got a small gift for Christmas it was worth more then anything monay could buy. You get a small gift from the top of the box. but hidden in the bottom was the extra gift of a hand full of candy. I have not found any Gingerbread houses, mostly Turkeys and Santa ...Prices. $9.99 to $125.00  Hope this helps..If you look up these you will see what the base looks like.. I think that part is missing.

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