This is an authentic early 20th-century wood-jacketed oil or kerosene container. It features a galvanized tin interior reservoir protected by its original vertical wooden staves. The wood has a dark, naturally aged patina consistent with long-term storage in a workshop or barn. The wire bail handle is intact and secure. This piece is being sold as a decorative primitive and has not been tested for liquid-tightness.

• Capacity: Approximately 1 Gallon.
• Materials: Tin/galvanized metal interior, wooden slat jacket, and heavy-gauge wire binding.
• Design: Conical "cone top" metal header with a simple neck opening (originally used with a cork or wood plug).
• Dimensions: Roughly 10 inches tall (base to neck).
• Features: Attached wire bail handle for transport; horizontal wire bands holding the wooden jacket in place.

• Primitive Appeal: These wood-jacketed cans were designed to protect the fragile tin inner-workings from dents and punctures, making them a perfect example of early industrial utility.
• Rustic Decor: A standout piece for farmhouse, log cabin, or "primitive" style displays.
• Industrial History: Used widely in early railroad maintenance and farm equipment lubrication before the adoption of all-metal or plastic containers.

selling as pictured.

more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.

050726 gp