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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1033A,B   CAS 0389-1033A,B; Can
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Can
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass; Tin
Description Flat bottomed, oval can made in 4 sections (base, sides, shoulder, and neck) from sheet brass with rolled edges and overlapping seams; Bands of three parallel embossed lines each encircle sides just above base and just below rim; Flat shoulder supports short, straight neck, fitted with short, cylindrical cap; Interior of can and lid are tin plated; "British Make 8 19" is stamped on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = 4.5, Max Diam = 12.2