Very odd relic found in civil war camp today- (powder can cap)

[umrgolf]

This relic is Tombac. The front looks like a spun 1700's button....... but has a threaded back?? and rope border looking patern

 

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[creskol]

Re: Very odd relic found in civil war camp today

Looks like a lid to a powder can

 

[umrgolf]

Re: Very odd relic found in civil war camp today

Looks like a lid to a powder can

Nice ID, thanks a lot.. I just googled it that's what it is.... Civil War era you think? It was smack dab in the middle of the camp ive been hunting about 20 feet from a kepi letter A today

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Re: Very odd relic found in civil war camp today

Or a hip flask cap.

 

[creskol]

Re: Very odd relic found in civil war camp today- (powder flask cap)

I don't think that it's a hip flask, as their caps are primarily internally threaded to screw on. This cap is externally threaded to screw in, which is more in keeping with a powder can.

 

[Ironman!]

Re: Very odd relic found in civil war camp today- (powder flask cap)

Jeff,

I am going with powder can top to just because it is very close to the hundreds I have dug over the years. Mine are found primarily in mid 1860's, 70's, & 80's sites. The difference in mine also are they only have about 3 threads on the average. I would think that because of your location and a different supplier that might account for that. Unfortunately I can't find the boxes I have of them right now but I do have some pics. of some previous digs.

Hope this helps.
IM

Powder can with screw in stopper

14 screw in stoppers from one of my outings

1850's push in stoppers

Push in side

 

[kuger]

Re: Very odd relic found in civil war camp today- (powder flask cap)

Jeff,

I am going with powder can top to just because it is very close to the hundreds I have dug over the years. Mine are found primarily in mid 1860's, 70's, & 80's sites. The difference in mine also are they only have about 3 threads on the average. I would think that because of your location and a different supplier that might account for that. Unfortunately I can't find the boxes I have of them right now but I do have some pics. of some previous digs.

Hope this helps.
IM

Powder can with screw in stopper

14 screw in stoppers from one of my outings

1850's push in stoppers

Push in side

Yep, he isnt kidding when he says,"hundreds",either!!!I have found nearly 100, myself,but cant say I have seen one quite like the one posted?You I.M?

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Yep powder can cap. Have not dug hundreds of them(wish), but I have dug about 10. It is a good indicator you are in a great spot!

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Just had to check this post out, anytime you have a question about something, it's gotta be interesting.
And I learned!
Carl