Odd Cap to?

[rick67]

This is from where a home stood from? Got a 1819 LC out of it so could be from then until 1920 it disappeared off the map.
Anyway I thought a Scope cover but the button shank next to what looks like a peep hole doesn’t work for that idea. The backside is threaded. No markings. 1-1/16” dia.
Not sure if it’s brass or copper.

 

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[fyrffytr1]

I'm thinking a bottle top. A stopper would have been affixed to the shank with a small chain or wire. I have to quit thinking now. I'm getting a headache!

 

[diggummup]

I think the "button shank" is for a chain attachment. It looks familiar I just can't place it. I keep thinking it's kerosene or oil lamp related.

 

[BosnMate]

Perhaps powder or shot flask

 

[DCMatt]

Oiler can with the spout missing?

 

[A2coins]

handle bar end cap lol

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[austin_luker]

Hey brotha, nice to see you posting! Happier to see you finally finding some history!
Looks more copper then brass to me, I am also going to guess that it had some sort of attachment, would be cool if it was a powder flask.


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[rick67]

Thanks guys.
I'm gonna clean the spot up a little. I found another, similar, no threads, no button shank.

Thanks Austin.

 

[CaptEsteban]

May be an old " Coleman " type lantern pump cap. The hole is for the pump rod to & the ring is for a retainer chain.