Extremely rare DuPont “Special Hand Grenade Caps” tin, originally used for storing detonator caps associated with early explosive applications in mining, construction, and industrial use.
This piece features an aged paper label with clear “DuPont Special” marking and reference to grenade caps, indicating its use in early blasting or specialized explosive operations. Items of this type were critical in controlled detonations, playing a key role in mining and infrastructure development.
The tin shows significant age and wear, with a partially intact original label that adds to both its authenticity and historical character.
Brand: DuPont
Type: Explosive caps container
Marking: “Special Hand Grenade Caps”
Material: Metal tin with paper label
Era: Late 19th – early 20th century (estimated)
Condition: Heavy patina, label wear consistent with age
Size: Approx. 4–5 inches (see ruler for reference)
DuPont was a major supplier of explosives used in mining, military, and industrial applications. Containers like this were used to store detonators or specialized caps, essential components in initiating explosive charges. Surviving examples with original labels are uncommon, especially in this condition.
A highly unusual and scarce relic appealing to collectors of mining history, early explosives, and industrial artifacts. The “Special Hand Grenade Caps” labeling makes this a particularly intriguing and rarely encountered piece.
