Tin container

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by wcubed, Nov 9, 2019.

  1. wcubed

    wcubed Well-Known Member

    Another inherited item.

    What is it, and what is it's approximate age?

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    wcubed, Nov 9, 2019
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  2. patd8643

    patd8643 Well-Known Member

    Size??? We had milk containers in this shape.
     
    patd8643, Nov 9, 2019
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    It would help to have measurements, but the shape looks like a milk pail to me.
     
    Bakersgma, Nov 9, 2019
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Great minds, Pat!!
     
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  5. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Usually called a cream pail around here
     
    terry5732, Nov 9, 2019
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  6. wcubed

    wcubed Well-Known Member

    Ohh yeah, forgot the size. Sorry!

    It's only about 7 inches high to the top of the lid.
     
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  7. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    That small I guess was used on goats. The smallest I used on cows was was about 14 inches.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Nov 9, 2019
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  8. wcubed

    wcubed Well-Known Member

    Goats! That makes sense.
     
    wcubed, Nov 9, 2019
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