What was this jar used for? It has a spring loaded button on the top.

tomcremers

tomcremers

It is around 6 inches in diameter & about 8 inches tall. It has patent applied for The Cleveland Foundry Company.

tomcremers

http://forum.antiquebottles-glass.com/discussion/4359/what-was-this-jar-used-for-it-has-a-spring-loaded-button-on-the-top

Chris

This was used for kerosene. I believe they were used to fuel kero stoves.