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Lot 226: A Trio of Vintage Petroliana and Garage Equipment including Esso Petrol and Paraffin Cans
A collection of three mid-20th-century garage items comprising two fuel cans and a liquid pourer. The first item is a two-gallon petrol can constructed from metal. The body features a central embossed oval containing the Esso logo. It is fitted with a fixed carry handle and a threaded brass filler cap. The exterior retains a weathered green paint finish and bears paper auction lot labels numbered 226 and 13. The second item is a blue-painted paraffin storage can, of the type manufactured by Valor. The side panel displays a printed graphic for Esso Blue paraffin with the text the finest paraffin in cursive script. A secondary Shell Paraffin adhesive label is present on the top surface, stating Ideal for all makes of paraffin heaters. The can is designed with a fixed handle, a main filler cap, and a secondary pouring spout. The third item is a small, unbranded liquid pourer or measure made from metal. It has an integrated handle and a wide, angled pouring spout. The piece is finished in yellow paint.
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