1920’s-30’s vintage Otis elevator justrite MR trash can. NYC OTIS stamped

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fully operable c. 1920's -30’s vintage american industrial "justrite" stationary factory oily waste can or receptacle. the waste can is comprised of reinforced galvanized steel with a customary cylindrical shape. manufacturer markings are lightly embossed along can's exterior, directly above the foot pedal or lever. the waste can is supported by three flat strips of metal with a convex upper face. the pressed and formed rolled rim top contains riveted joint metals straps serving as the hinge mechanism and foot pedal (i.e., hooped formation projecting outward). the bent steel handle is secured tightly to the backside of the can.  designed by charles s. packer for the justrite mfg. co., chicago, il. established in 1906. justrite has long been a leading manufacturer of quality metal products for the janitorial/sanitary, hotel/motel and hospitality markets. the embossed stamped steel inspection tag (issued by the underwriters' laboratories inc.) is prominently displayed on the front of the can. measures 21 inches tall and 16 1/2 inches in diameter. This can came out of the G bank machine room in the Empire State Building. I worked for Millar elevator industry 40 years ago. We did a mod,and replaced the original cans as part of the spec. I’ve been hanging on to it all this time. Getting ready to retire from IUEC soon and downsizing. No more man cave.... I have a few other pieces I’ll be listing so stay tuned. It’s pretty heavy, shipping is 50. It’s going to be more but I’ll cover the rest. If your in Los Angeles, you can come by and pick it up.