Mid-20th Century Industrial Red Metal Safety Gas Cans
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Red Metal Safety Gas Cans
By:Unknown; likely mass-manufactured (e.g. Justrite, Eagle, or a similar company)
Style:Industrial Functionalism
Origin:United States
Materials:Painted steel (metal)
Age:circa 1940-1960
Condition:Good (visible paint wear, minor dents, honest use consistent with age)
Value:$30 - $75 each at auction, or $75 - $150 for the group
Maker's Marks / Writing:Not visible in the image; sometimes these cans are marked on the lid or body with manufacturer/UL stamp.
Date:2025-07-03 13:14:31.096291
Description:
A grouping of three mid-20th century industrial safety gas cans. These metal containers, painted in red for visibility and hazard warning, each feature spring-loaded caps, heavy-duty wire handles, and pour spouts. They are typical of American workshops, factories, or garages of the 1940s to 1960s, designed for the safe storage and pouring of flammable liquids such as gasoline or kerosene.
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Curated by Jade
Assessment:
Vintage industrial safety cans with authentic surface wear. Collectible for lovers of industrial décor or automobilia. Strong signs of age and genuine use but moderate value due to mass production and utilitarian nature. A word about fakes: Fakes in this category are rare, but beware of artificially distressed reproductions sometimes sold as 'vintage.' These examples appear genuinely used.
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Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Good (visible paint wear, minor dents, honest use consistent with age)
Identification Score: 95%
The distinct red color, metal construction, size, and safety handles clearly identify these as mid-century industrial safety gas cans used for storing and pouring flammable liquids.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Authenticity is high due to visible wear, original paint, and construction details consistent with genuine mid-20th-century safety cans. Mass-produced nature and lack of rare markings mean absolute certainty is slightly lower.
Image Memory Note
Set of three vintage red metal safety cans, likely American, with visible wear and utilitarian form—good for Americana or industrial décor collectors.
Keywords
industrial, safety can, vintage, gas can, red metal, American, mid-century, utilitarian, United States
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