{"product_id":"extremely-rare-dupont-special-hand-grenade-caps-tin-early-explosives-container-mining-industrial-relic","title":"EXTREMELY RARE DuPont Special Hand Grenade Caps Tin – Early Explosives Container – Mining \u0026 Industrial Relic","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"753\"\u003eExtremely rare DuPont “Special Hand Grenade Caps” tin, originally used for storing detonator caps associated with early explosive applications in mining, construction, and industrial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1248\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003eThe tin shows significant age and wear, with a partially intact original label that adds to both its authenticity and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1416\" data-section-id=\"1bxg859\"\u003eBrand: DuPont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1434\" data-section-id=\"83rnqj\"\u003eType: Explosive caps container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1469\" data-section-id=\"7sumfv\"\u003eMarking: “Special Hand Grenade Caps”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1510\" data-section-id=\"100wju1\"\u003eMaterial: Metal tin with paper label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1551\" data-section-id=\"7nzb9v\"\u003eEra: Late 19th – early 20th century (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1603\" data-section-id=\"s5vmff\"\u003eCondition: Heavy patina, label wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1663\" data-section-id=\"1coqa17\"\u003eSize: Approx. 4–5 inches (see ruler for reference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuPont 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42359746789458,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/IMG_9618.jpg?v=1775276402","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/extremely-rare-dupont-special-hand-grenade-caps-tin-early-explosives-container-mining-industrial-relic","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}