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Posted By: 17MJennifer Standard Oil Can sink - Wed Jan 18 2023 12:41 AM
Hi everyone, I’m Jennifer and found this in the basement of an old house. I’m not a collector so I’m wondering if this is a common item you all see a lot of, or even know how old it might be? Thanks for the help.

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Posted By: autoxnut Re: Standard Oil Can sink - Wed Jan 18 2023 06:55 PM
How about posting a picture of the back and the bottom? I have never seen anything like it and am wondering if it might have been a parts washer. Is there a motor and pump in it?
Posted By: Ohio Oil Re: Standard Oil Can sink - Wed Jan 18 2023 08:41 PM
Kerosene tank probably.
Guessing 1920 - 30's.
Posted By: Rabbitman Re: Standard Oil Can sink - Thu Jan 19 2023 04:07 AM
These were kerosene dispensers. They’re not that uncommon but for some reason not that sought after. Usually they still have legible graphics like this one does. I guess because they were probably used inside for dispensing kerosene for lamp oil and the like. Not sure on the age but probably 20’s or earlier. I almost bought one a few years ago but couldn’t haul it that day. Always thought they were cool….GB
Posted By: 17MJennifer Re: Standard Oil Can sink - Sun Jan 22 2023 04:27 PM
Thank you! You all are very helpful!
Posted By: buzzy56 Re: Standard Oil Can sink - Mon Jan 23 2023 07:50 PM
Yup what it is ! Kerosene lamp oil dispenser ! Sold one at our market last year red crown brand little better condition graphics $500 .
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