Chief Engelhard One Gallon Oyster Can

Hyde County, North Carolina, early 20th century, one gallon tin can.

Height 7.5 in.

Associated with the Engelhard Shrimp, Fish & Oyster Company, based in Engelhard, North Carolina. The company produced various seafood products, including oysters and crab meat, packaged in distinctive cans featuring Native American imagery. These vintage cans are now considered collectibles. While specific historical details about the company's operations are limited, its products remain a part of North Carolina's seafood heritage. This example is marked Swan Quarter, NC.

Original, scuffing and a few dents from use, no lid.

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