What is this copper cylinder thing?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by wildrose, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. wildrose

    wildrose Well-Known Member

    Base diameter is 4 1/2", 9 1/4" tall. Pretty heavy, weighs over 2lbs. No marks anywhere. We have no idea what it is. Thanks for looking! copper.jpg copper3.jpg copper2.jpg
     
    wildrose, Jun 13, 2018
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  2. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Fire extinguisher? Similar but not identical:

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    Many extinguishers, but not all, have a brass plate with instructions and such. The round ring is clearly designed as a carrying handle, much like those on an extinguisher.
    Or maybe for transport of caustic chemicals?
    Milk can? (Rather small for any of those things; clearly I'm guessing...)
     
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    all_fakes, Jun 13, 2018
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    i doubt anything inside was under pressure ....
     
    komokwa, Jun 14, 2018
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  4. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Milk churn / urn. I've seen some of these which can be so small as to be hand-held. I daresay it's missing its lid/cap/cover...thingy.
     
    Shangas, Jun 14, 2018
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  5. wildrose

    wildrose Well-Known Member

    sorry for the later reply, never got any notices that there were any!!
     
    wildrose, Jun 17, 2018
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