[GreenKeys] whale oil

[Randy and Sherry Guttery]

On 1/27/2012 9:16 PM, Scott Johnson wrote:
>
> I have several ancient 4oz bottles of “Sperm Oil” that I 
> got from my grandfather’s shop years ago (he was a gun 
> builder) I assume this is the stuff that is being 
> contemplated, I opened one bottle, and it did not smell 
> rancid. It’s probably at least fifty years old, probably 
> more like sixty!
>
>

It's the exposure to air that causes it to go rancid - so 
sealed full bottles (very little air) - one would expect to 
last for a very long time. Were I you - I'd look into the 
law regarding that - it's possible mere possession today 
(without certain credentials) could be a problem (you must 
prove where you got it); selling it can get you in a world 
of trouble (a guy was assessed $2000 for attempting to sell 
sperm whale oil on the internet back in 2004) - just saying 
- be careful... Anything (or product of) something that's on 
the endangered species list can be an

-- 
randy guttery

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