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Tue Feb 16 2010 02:59 PM
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found a can today at an antique store paid $25 for it but I hope some one can tell me what the real use for it was? It has a drop down spout and hold 1/2 gallon. says it is an approved can and pat'd date 1916. made of copper and seems to have a thin layer of lead on most of it.
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OIL CAN---For adding a measured 1/2 gallon to a vehicles engine!
Doesn't look copper but try a magnet. Most were galvanized. Looks like galvanized with a thin layer of aged patina on the outside!
Last edited by K W FRITH; Tue Feb 16 2010 03:08 PM.
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I used to have one of those can too. in fact I used to put oil in my 53 Ford truck with it too ! I stored irt with a friend of mine and now i cant get hold of him now that Im here in Richmond Va and hes Mabye in San Antonio .......... Ed Shaver
see ya on the road folks !
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To transfer Bulk oil from pump to an engine.
As said above by Kevin, your was painted a copper color & is soldered together.
I have one that has an embossed SHELL that is made of copper [pretty when polished].
Have seen a display stand w/
1pt, 1qt, 2qt, 1gal & 5qt flip spouts like yours.
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Thanks for the info, I thought it must be an oil can but was not sure. It is so clean and still works so well I just thought it was a cool can.
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Swing Spout is the correct word I couldn't think of above.
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 Here is a picture of mine.It is copper
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Very cool cans. I have never seen one of those till now 
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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