Any thoughts?

[Ed-NH]

I found this cap sort of thing along with some Civil War items. The diameter is roughly that of a quarter, brass/copper? very thin and has a cork seal in it. The sides have twist lock indentations as if this piece sealed a container of some sort to keep out dust or moisture...or to keep moisture in?? Any thoughts.

 

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[hollowpointred]

part of a match safe?

 

[ashleen]

hmm...no clue.
maybe an old bottle top?
nah...

 

[TreasureTales]

I've seen tins about this size for muzzle loading shooters. I think it held their percussion caps or flints. If you found it at a CW site, that would fit I think.

http://www.hayesandassociates.co.nz/Black powder/perc caps 11.jpg

 

[Angelo]

Civil War Canteen cap?

http://www.fieldsofglory.com/relics.php

Look at item #106 Click on picture to blow up.

 

[bill gent]

agree on the canteen way too small for the caps (percushion)

 

[Ed-NH]

Civil War Canteen cap?

http://www.fieldsofglory.com/relics.php

Look at item #106 Click on picture to blow up.

Thanks Angelo, it sure does look about the same. I will do some research on that topic. If I find a closeup shot of a cap that has the "L" shaped twist-locks on it then I'll know for sure. Great info thanks again!