mid-century industrial artifact, this galvanized oily waste safety can was manufactured by the renowned Geo W Diener Mfg Co out of Chicago. Originally designed for service stations and factories to reduce fire hazards, it features robust stenciled lettering reading "Empty Every Night – Quick-Service No 10 Approved Waste Can" across the front. The mechanical foot pedal system remains functional, raising the self-closing lid via the original steel linkage bar. [1]
Item Specifications
Maker/Brand: Geo. W. Diener Mfg. Co. (Chicago, IL)
Model: Quick-Service No. 10
Material: Galvanized Sheet Iron, Forged Iron hardware
Dimensions: Approximately 14" Height (to the top handle) x 11" Diameter
(Note: exact dimensions can be confirmed via the standard 12-inch rulers visible in the lot photographs)
Era/Origin: Mid-20th Century / American Industrial
Condition Report
Exterior: The galvanized body presents an authentic aged patina with scattered surface oxidization, superficial scuffs, and historical wear consistent with workshop use. The original black stenciled instructional typography remains highly legible.
Interior: Showing variable surface rust scaling across the bottom floor, though the structural integrity of the sheet iron base remains solid.
Mechanics: Fully operational mechanical elements; the foot pedal mechanism lifts the heavy-gauge lid and drops cleanly back into a closed position when released.