Atlas Powder Company Blasting Caps Tin – 100 No. 6 (Empty) 
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Atlas Powder Company Blasting Caps Tin – 100 No. 6 (Empty)
This vintage Atlas Powder Company Blasting Caps Marketing tin, originally containing 100 No. 6 blasting caps, hails from a mine in New Mexico near Silver City, adding a rich layer of history to this industrial collectible. Manufactured by Atlas Powder Company in Wilmington, Delaware, this tin was once used for controlled detonation in mining and other industrial applications. The bold red and black lithography features the iconic Atlas globe logo, and the text warns of the hazardous nature of the blasting caps it once housed. Atlas Powder was a significant name in explosives, making this tin a nostalgic artifact of early 20th-century mining and industrial operations.
Condition:
- Good Condition: The tin shows visible signs of use and age, including finish wear and surface oxidation. However, the lithography remains in good condition, preserving the vivid design and text.
- Lid: There is a 0.25" dent on the lid, adding to the vintage character of this piece.
Size:
- Dimensions: 1.5" H x 2.5" W x 2.25" D.
Note: This tin is empty and contains no blasting caps or explosive materials.