[BuckeyeTexan]

Try contacting the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.

I heard back from the Director of Archives and Collections at the Petroleumn Museum today. She said that the drum appears to be from the time period 1870 - 1911. Standard Oil was broken up in 1911 into different companies. She says that the "Standard Oil Co." and serial number on the top support dating the drum to that period.

She said that her museum has a similar drum from Magnolia Company (later Socony-Mobil). Their drum came from an old gas station and was used to pump oil and gasoline. She thinks my drum had a similar purpose.

She isn't able to give me an estimate on the drum's value but I've asked her to refer me to someone who can appraise it. We'll see what turns up.

Constitution Day - Do you know anyone in your industry who could appraise the drum?

[Squantos]

Very interesting piece of history there friend. Grateful for the update.

One has to wonder WHAT that was used to service.
Train, machinery, Tractor or first automobiles ?

Thanks again an good luck with your search for its value.

[H20834]

Hey, I just found a drum just like yours in a river near my house!! I was planning to cut the top off and store chicken feed in it =) Have you found any real value in it as an antique? Love to hear a reply.