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Title: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: ria0069 on October 08, 2009, 03:38:53 PM

Hi,
Found this at a flea market.  Handles fold in and lid comes off.  Can anyone tell me what it was used for or how old it might be?

Thanks,
Ria

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: D&b antiques on October 08, 2009, 04:40:45 PM

The rolled edge first appeared in the 1900's. the way the handles are attached they would transfer heat. so it's unlikely it was designed for cooking.

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: railman44 on October 08, 2009, 06:57:23 PM

Interesting acorn finial.

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: ria0069 on October 08, 2009, 08:08:37 PM

Quote from: D&b antiques on October 08, 2009, 04:40:45 PM

The rolled edge first appeared in the 1900's. the way the handles are attached they would transfer heat. so it's unlikely it was designed for cooking.

Thanks, the lady who sold it said they used it for scooping water?   

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: Dean Perdue on October 08, 2009, 08:46:18 PM

Great obsevation Railman.Beautiful acorn final.Missed it totally

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: ironlord1963 on October 08, 2009, 10:13:25 PM

Almost to the point of looking like it was added, or rather the acorn looks a bit out of place, even has different patina look. Just a observation.  Looks like the design of a modern camp cup/pan.

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: Dean Perdue on October 08, 2009, 10:54:34 PM

Is the acorn wood?

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: ria0069 on October 09, 2009, 05:11:17 AM

The acorn is wood.

Title: Re: Old Tin (Military?) Cup with Folding handles and Lid ~ Help!
Post by: KC on October 09, 2009, 10:40:28 AM

My parents had an ashtray on the den table similar (not the exact same).  They were made many in the early 1900's with lids to hold in the stale smell!  It didn't have grooves for holding the cigarettes either!