Hello Kevin - this could well be one of those rare coincidences which colour our hobby.
Of course all of the early carriers came from the factory with standard stowage for one of these cans as well as one of the narrower oil cans.
I have a collection of ex Australian issued cans and there are a variety of styles and manufacturers.
If I were you I would bid on it and keep it as a conversation piece. Maybe the carrier itself will turn up next
Cheers
Phill