Mark,

Alas the box was empty, I had it off to the side with other stuff 
destined to be dubbed leather working tools and forgotten. Your email 
made me do some digging and I've made a positive identification. The 
burner is for early automotive lamps. There were shorter ones for 
motorcycles. My search turned up some magazine advertisements from 1906 
and 1916 on ebay and a duplicate of my box on a Model T forum.

A photo of the other side of the box and a few burners that were in my 
pile of loot.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/91137513@N.../52715611277/in/album-721777203062498
30/


In the predawn frenzy I didn't spend much time investigating the bags 
and boxes. Just made a quick determination that the contents I could see 
were of interest and value. There was some junk and a few unexpected 
treasures.

Thanks for asking.

Troy
Now all I need is a Model T with a bad headlight...