Antique Witt Cornice Co. Trash Can, Garbage Pail,Heavy Riveted Construction,L@@K

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For sale is this antique heavy duty riveted galvanized trash can, garbage can, ash can. Signed on the lid: "Witt Cornice Co. Cin. O." and "Witt 2 Can", it weighs in at a impressive 34 lbs, with heavy riveted bands at both top and bottom, as pictured. It stands 26-1/4" tall, 28-1/4" tall with lid, and with a 18-1/4" diameter at the top and bottom. The lid outside diameter is 18-7/8". It is in very good condition with some rust on the inside, but the can is not compromised or weakened by it in any way. There is a slight "push" on the bottom edge of the pail, but it does not show unless the pail is turned upside down, as shown in the last picture.  Please view all of the pictures to determine condition for yourself. >>>>>>THIS ITEM MUST BE PICKED UP IN NORTHWEST, CT. 150 MILES FROM BOSTON, & 120 MILES FROM NEW YORK.<<<<<<More Info on the Witt Cornice Co.:
In 1887, The Witt Cornice Tin/Slate Roofing Company was founded by George C, Witt near the banks of the Ohio River In Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1899, George Witt patented the Witt corrugated ash can, shortened the company name to The Witt Cornice Company, and manufactured the first can. He also expanded the plant to hot dip these cans and began providing galvanized coatings for products produced by other companies. In 1906, George decided to put more capital into the company and convert the entire company to the manufacture of cans. A year later, his son, J.W. Witt joined the business with him.