Re: [CBQ] Mystery Container

[Jpslhedgpeth@aol.com]

I would call the container an "all purpose oil can"...It would be used to fill 
a locomotive lubricator, or even an engineman's torch..something in hard to 
reach places or as someone suggested a switch lamp or hand 
lantern....Definitely not for filling journal boxes..cans for that purpose had 
a greater capacity and a longer spout so that you could reach back into the 
journal box

Pete






-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Lotz <Dave_Lotz@bellsouth.net>
To: CBQ <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: rswans37 <rswans37@comcast.net>
Sent: Sat, Aug 7, 2010 9:30 am
Subject: [CBQ] Mystery Container


 

Hi All,

Ron Swanson of Galesburg, IL sent an email to me with three photos that have
been uploaded to the Photo area. He asked: “I got this, years ago, from my
Mother's antique shop and don't have a clue as to what it is. It is stamped
"Burlington Route" and "S.G.ADAMS METALWARE CO, ST. LOUIS on the sides. It
is approx 5" tall. Can you identify it for me, please?”

Once again, I did not know so I promised I would post the images and pose
his question to the group. Any ideas?

I thought maybe it was a kerosene can?

Dave

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