Found MDing in yard of house I rent

[CoinFetcher]

It was near the fence - the house next door was built in 1905. my house was built in the 1950.

Looks like an old tin can - only the bottom has some plating that is peeling, and it has the patents dates in the 1800's stamped in. the pic is pretty clear

Just casually wondering - not urgent, nor do I think I have a real treasure

 

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[bigfoot1]

always helps to place a coin or size referance in photo.a simple guess..thermos cap

 

[kingskid1611]

I was going to guess tin cup but thermos top works too.....

 

[bigfoot1]

another simple guess is oil tank for oil/bicycle/carbide lamp...like this one,patents listed on bottom

 

[bigfoot1]

yup...bike lamp

1899 Badger Brass Mfg., Co., Kenosha, Wisconsin Solar Model S carbide bicycle/motorcycle lamp/lantern.

 

[CoinFetcher]

Yo - Looks to be that bike lamp. I is indented around the rim just like the intact photo of the bike lamp. Thanks everyone

 

[sutphin]

SNUFF CAN??/