Can anyone identify this antique tin pot with wood ball roller?

[rocklinpicker]

Any information, thoughts, or guesses as to what this may have been used for or the age would be much appreciated! It measures about 12" x 5" in height and is made of tin. It contains a wood roller ball with indentations in the pot, and has pat applied for stamped on the handle.

[gauntlettgems]

What did the patent say? Did you google it?

[rocklinpicker]

It just says patent applied for, doesn't give a number, manufacturer, or other info. Is there a way to find the patent without a patent number, manufacturer, or idea of age?

[gauntlettgems]

I thought about that once I hit send I've tried looking it up on google image, etc with nothing even close I hope someone here knows something

[rocklinpicker]

BTT anyone?

[ladawnsdeals4u]

Some kind of early pressure cooker? Obviously something is missing, but when the pressure would build up the wooden ball would block the hole. Hmmmmmm?

[nc-daydreamer]

Of course I am not knowing, but it gives me the vibe of being Colonial era, just by looking at it and being constructed of tin.  I suggest contacting the staff at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.  I have done so with things and got very prompt and accurate info. I even got an offer from the Historical Society for an item once that ended up as part of a kitchen display in one of the walk-though cottages.  If it is of that historical time - they can ID it for you.

Good luck.