Advice needed

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    I Found this antique Thermos Flask while digging in the garden today but I'm having a hell of a problem trying to get the lid off any ideas folks?
    I have been hammering it for 30 minutes ?
    https://hotcopper.com.au/data/attachments/5529/5529930-482882e4e1d0d8b77c530d2653b6ae16.jpg
 
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