A rare, antique Boston Galvanized LardCan. The metal handled can is in antique condition, with rust and finish loss, I was unable to remove the lid. Please review the photos for condition. The can measures approximately 4 1/4" tall x 5 3/4" wide handle to handle.
The rustic metal can is embossed:
Pure Kettle Rendered
Leaf Lard
Prepared for
S.S. Pierce Co.
Boston-Brookline
By John P. Squire Co.
U.S. INS PSD.27.D
The John P. Squire & Co. was a major meatpacking business and one of the largest lard producers in the United States at the turn of the 20th century.
