{"product_id":"early-dupont-xxxxx-blasting-caps-tin-antique-primitive-style-rare","title":"Early DuPont XXXXX Blasting Caps Tin – Antique Primitive Style – Rare","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eVery early \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eE.I. du Pont de Nemours \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e blasting caps tin, marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e“XXXXX Blasting Caps”\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing an older grading system used before standardized numbering (such as No. 6) became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eThis example stands out with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"492\"\u003esimple, embossed lid design\u003c\/strong\u003e and lack of colorful lithography—an indicator of an earlier production period. Pieces like this are often associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"655\"\u003elate 19th to very early 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e mining and industrial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic, untouched antique condition:\u003cbr\u003e→ Heavy patina and oxidation throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e→ Surface corrosion consistent with age and storage\u003cbr data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e→ Embossed lettering still visible and readable\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e→ Solid structure with strong relic character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~3 inches diameter (see ruler in photo for reference)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore modern labeling systems, blasting caps were often graded using \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e“X” strength markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes examples like this particularly desirable, as they represent an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eearlier phase of explosive manufacturing history\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to early mining expansion and frontier industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eWhy this piece is special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ Early \u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e“XXXXX” strength marking\u003c\/strong\u003e (less commonly seen)\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e→ Primitive, embossed-only design (no lithograph)\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e→ Strong aged patina with authentic relic appeal\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e→ Likely older than most standard numbered tins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ Advanced mining relic collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e→ Early industrial \/ frontier-era collections\u003cbr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e→ Display alongside higher-grade lithographed tins for contrast\u003cbr data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e→ Authentic Western \/ gold rush artifacts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eA true early piece of American mining history with strong character and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42359999692882,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/IMG_9456.jpg?v=1775345530","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/early-dupont-xxxxx-blasting-caps-tin-antique-primitive-style-rare","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}