It appears to be motor oil. See http://www.iowagas.com/auct_99.html A web search brought up numerous collector sites that mention it. Silas Hurry HSMC > Histarchers, > > We are working on a 1920s-1930s site associated with a logging company > cookhouse that has a number of GARGOYLE brand cans. Any info on the company> , > what the cans contained (cooking oil?) and dates would be much appreciated. > > Most of the cans are 5 ¼ inches square x 9 ½ inches tall, have sanitary > seams > and a 1 ½ inch diameter, 1 inch tall threaded spout. The top of the can i> s > stamped with the following: > > REFUSE IF INNER SEAL BEARING/IS MISSING/OR BROKEN" in one corner. > In the corner diagonally across from this is GARGOYLE/picture of a gargoyle/> > TRADEMARK > and in a third corner NET CONTENTS ONE GALLON > > Thanks in advance > > Mary Maniery > ------------------------------------------------------------------ This email message was sent using web-based email services provided by Chesapeake.Net Internet Services. http://www.chesapeake.net/