Researchers open possible time capsule from 1887 found in Robert E Lee statue pedestal – video

For the second time in a month, conservation experts in Virginia opened an apparent time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee.

State officials hope Tuesday's opening of the aged copper box, which was discovered and carefully extracted from the monument site on Monday, will mark the end of a long search for an elusive time capsule deposited in 1887.

• Apparent time capsule found in Robert E Lee statue's pedestal to be opened
• 1887 time capsule apparently found under Robert E Lee statue pedestal - video