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Title: Galvanized Can
Post by: lptools on April 06, 2017, 07:13:34 PM

Hello, I picked up a few small tools the other day, and the seller gave me this can to put them in. It is approx. 9-1/4" in diameter, and approx. 9-1/4" tall, could not find the lid. It is stamped what appears to be 20 QUARTS LIQUID. There is what appears to be an X , or crossed swords on the 2. Third photo shows another unusual logo, a shield? heart? Just wondering if anyone has seen anything like this before. Heavy for its size, about 6 pounds. Thanks, Lou       P.S., I will try to post the pics of the tools tomorrow!!!!

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: Yadda on April 06, 2017, 07:15:34 PM

Looks like a pressure cooker to me.

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: lptools on April 06, 2017, 07:49:34 PM

Hello, Again. If I did the math correctly, it should approx. 11 .25 quarts. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: skipskip on April 07, 2017, 09:33:47 AM

something to do with milk

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: amecks on April 07, 2017, 03:37:03 PM

I think we're on the right track with milk container.  I spotted this... it's only 10 quarts but very similar....
http://www.laurelleaffarm.com/item-pages/farm/10-quart-dairy-bucket-canisters.htm (http://www.laurelleaffarm.com/item-pages/farm/10-quart-dairy-bucket-canisters.htm)
(http://laurelleaffarm.com/item-photos/vintage-10-quart-ice-cream-or-dairy-bucket-tub-canisters-tinned-steel-Laurel-Leaf-Farm-item-no-b105535-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: lptools on April 07, 2017, 06:08:08 PM

Hello, Al  &  Skip. Thanks for the info & the photo. I will go with 10 quarts, I am sure my math was off by a bit. Thanks again, Lou.  P.S., I posted pics of what was in the can in General Discussion.

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: JoeCB on April 13, 2017, 07:37:30 PM

Galvanized ? or tin plated?  Galvanized would pretty much eliminate it as a food container. Tin plate would likely point to food. Looks like an old school ice cream freezer can. Just a guess???

Joe B

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: lptools on April 13, 2017, 08:41:22 PM

Hello, Joe. Thanks for the reply!!!! What you say makes sense. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: turnnut on April 13, 2017, 09:10:20 PM

ebay item number 401226108879    vintage metal ice cream container.  10 liq. qts.   10" tall and 9" dia.

or in ebat, just search for vintage metal ice cream containers, there are a few.

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: JoeCB on April 14, 2017, 11:38:47 AM

Bingo !!  , good guess :grin:

Joe B

Title: Re: Galvanized Can
Post by: Northwoods on April 14, 2017, 02:51:51 PM

Does it have the catch to keep it from turning as the dasher revolves?