bearthomas Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 while MDing on a turn of the century stage road in AZ, I found this can lid in the main road at 4 in down solidly packed in the hard soil. i figure it's a can lid but like no other I have ever seen. it is 2 3/8 in across. appears to have been cut of at the side. the top has a distinctly been pressed ring. the raised center Circle has a light colored dot in the center that appears to be lead. the underside has a large disc centered with a stub (pin) dead center. The only markings appear to be "22" on the top inside the raised ring. anyone have a clue or a lead to where I might look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryC/Oregon Coast Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Lead was used to seal the can after filling. Lots of turn-of-the-century food containers used this method. Not the most healthy of choice! GaryC/Oregon Coast 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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