Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Forums Shop Talk Petroliana Forums Showcase and Stories, Petroliana Anybody ever seen one of these

I believe it is a early kerosene tank I was wondering if anyone has every seen one like this? Thanks

I Gave one to azjockey 1 1/2 yrs ago.
I had taken it to several swap meets w/o selling.

Not looking to sell it, Just curious about the history of it and if it was kerosene tank

Mostly used at General Stores [& anywhere a correct measurement wasn't needed] to sell KEROSENE,LAMP OIL, MINERAL OIL, MOLASSES, etc.

thanks Dick

I believe (as I have read in a ebay offering) that it is a hand pumped oil or other liquid storage container. Used at gas stations for owner or customers. I actually have one that is marked Standard Oil.

What Dick B said. Even into the 30s -40s, many people in rural areas didnt have electricity. General, Hardware store dispenser, for lamp,heater oil. John Rockefeller started Standard _OIL_ pre automobile- Gasoline was a bonus for him.

I have see at least a dozen of them over the years. Some can have great color and graphics, others are very plain. They are normally not very expensive. I always thought they were neat but they take a fair amount of space.