Oil can
Shell-Mex
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
325 x 245 x 150 mm
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153442
Summary
Oil Can. A Shell-Mex green painted oil can with a handle on top and a capped circular opening in the top left hand corner.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On top: 3 / Mex shell Mex Ltd / King [in rectangle] On front : Motor / Mex / Spirit On Back : Mex
Makers and roles
Shell-Mex , manufacturer