LOCKWASHERS No. 39 ANTIQUE TIN/TUBE CONTAINER, by The Washburn Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, is a striking and rare example of tin & cardboard coming together for packaging. This little round drum held lockwashers back in the day and is in excellent condition, especially considering the amount of grease used in garages back then. Screw top is removable. Made in USA by the R.C. Can Company of St. Louis, MO.
DID YOU KNOW? That the R.C. CAN CO. PATENT STATEMENT was filed on Monday, October 27, 1947, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for the R.C. CAN CO. THE STAMP OF QUALITY ST. LOUIS, MO. to manufacture METAL REINFORCED FIBRE CANS, FIBRE CAPPED FIBRE CANS, AND FIBRE TUBES FOR MAILING AND FOR USE AS CONTAINERS OF GOODS.
