✅ SOLVED crimped copper what's it

[Gene Mean]

Found this where an old farm used to be. It looks like a canteen but it is crimped all the way around. 4 inch diameter. There are some holes from corrosion. Is it auto/ farm machine related?
Thanks for your input

 

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[SlateBeltDigger]

This is just a guess. When I moved into my house there was a crate of old motor oil bottles in my basement, and that closely resemble the lids.

 

[bradyboy]

looks like some sort of float

 

[Tony in SC]

Another guess? I have seen that some where. I'm guessing vacuum reservoir for governor or windshield wiper system?

 

[Tony in SC]

You're right. Does look like an old float.

looks like some sort of float

 

[creskol]

Another possibility is the body of an old "pancake" oiler

 

[ticndig]

it reminds me of a stock tank heater .

 

[Gene Mean]

This is just a guess. When I moved into my house there was a crate of old motor oil bottles in my basement, and that closely resemble the lids.

looks like some sort of float

Another guess? I have seen that some where. I'm guessing vacuum reservoir for governor or windshield wiper system?

You're right. Does look like an old float.

Another possibility is the body of an old "pancake" oiler

it reminds me of a stock tank heater .

Thanks for all the suggestions. Calling it solved as a float or pancake oiler.