Lot 030 - Vintage "Pet. Ether" (Petroleum Ether) Stenciled Red Metal Safety Fuel Can, No. 883, Manufactured by Protectoseal Co., Chicago, Illinois, 13" H

Lot 030 - Vintage "Pet. Ether" (Petroleum Ether) Stenciled Red Metal Safety Fuel Can, No. 883, Manufactured by Protectoseal Co., Chicago, Illinois, 13" HA vintage red painted metal safety fuel can stenciled in yellow with the abbreviated text "Pet. Ether" between horizontal yellow bands. Petroleum ether is a flammable light hydrocarbon solvent used in laboratory and industrial settings, distinct from the anesthetic compound diethyl ether. The can features a swing bail handle, a spring loaded self closing spout mechanism, and a fitted lid. The base is embossed with the manufacturer's mark "313

is chipping away

the face included is a reprint of the original

Binding shows wear to spine ends and corners with some fraying

The left arm is carved flush against the body

Ford Democrat George H

consistent in form with an M1860 Staff & Field Officers style dating from approximately 1860 to 1900

with walls and architectural elements arranged using human skulls and skeletal remains of Capuchin friars

with the largest being wrapped in a leather case

She and her outfit are in very good condition

Here is a lovely little dresser box that could also be used as a powder box or general trinket box

" a card featuring a Shakespearean quote with a quiver of arrows

and foxing