This oil carrier was manufactured by the Progressive Manufacturing Company of Arthur Illinois and dates to the 1920s. It came from the same station as item #72 and also sat next to an oil Lubster. I was told this was used for on the farm delivery. That would stand to reason based on the residue left inside, as shown in picture three. The cap does have a plate that identifies as being made by the Progressive Manufacturing Co in Arthur Illinois. The tap on the inside of the fill neck say capacity 5 US gallons. With all of the oil residue inside there was no chance for rust so everything is solid and in good shape. That is about all there is to tell except the price which is $105.00 FOB Clay Center Kansas.
The opposite side view...
This container is made of steel and is very heavy. That spot welded tag inside the filler neck says Capacity 5 US gallons to line.
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