✅ SOLVED Found metal cylinder/canister today. Can't figure out purpose

[adewilliams]

Hi everyone,

I found this old metal canister today. It's about 8 inches tall and weighs 3 to 4 pounds. I haven't tried to open it in case the contents are under pressure. Also, it looks like it might have been blue at one point. Someone suggested that it might be part of a utility pole, but I'm not sure.

Thanks for your help!

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer: The Disastrous Sinking of the Side-Wheeler Yankee Blade - Grab it through Amazon!

[ticndig]

vintage car coil ?

 

[Fourman110]

Antique battery I think.

 

[desertexplorer]

Yup, 1 1/2 volt antique dry cell crank telephone battery.

 

[adewilliams]

Thank you so much! I can't believe how quickly you figured it out. Thanks, again!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Antique battery I think.

great ID and great supporting pic from desertexplorer