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S. Smith and Sons Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and petroleum product
Measurements
210 x 140 x 85 mm
Place of origin
Bath Road
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16259
Summary
A rectangular can with screw top and loop handle containing hydraulic fluid. Product details in red and yellow on each side read, RED / JACKALL / BUILT-IN JACKS / Hydraulic Fluid / WARNING / THIS FLUID MUST BE USED / ONLY ON POST-WAR / RED JACKALL / SYSTEMS / SMITHS / RED JACKALL FLUID / one of SMITHS accessories for better motoring. One side of the can has a hand written white paper label reading, SMITHS MOTOR ACCESSORIES LIMITED / 7, BATH ROAD, BRISTOL, 3. The label is addressed to, MS Brown Brothers / 137 Victoria St / Bristol.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
S. Smith and Sons Ltd, manufacturer Smiths Accessories Ltd