Unusual copper lid - to what?

[SaintSea]

I found this lid over the weekend. It was buried about 6 inches deep in sand along a lake in Central Florida. This is also the area where I found my 1908 Barber Quarter, so there could be some age to it. It appears to be copper. Approximately 8" long and 3" high. There are two holes in the top of the lid and two rings attached to the inside. Any ideas how this may have been used?

 

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[Gunrunner61]

Not sure what it is,But it's a neat find., HH

 

[DCMatt]

Maybe a lid to an early bait bucket?



DCMatt

 

[vhs07]

Possibly from an 1800's lunch pail similar to these:

 

[mick56]

I was thinking a butter dish cover.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Are those D rings inside? What are they for? a strap?

 

[SaintSea]

Thanks to all for your educated guesses! I was stumped when I got the the D Rings, too....