Oil drum
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and brass.
Measurements
425 x 350 mm; 285 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700995
Summary
Oil drum. A steel drum containing oil. There is a steel strap handle and a screwed filler cap on top; a brass tap is attached towards the bottom. The drum appeards to have been painted in a light blue colour but this has largely disappeared.
Marks and inscriptions
Side of drum: [symbol] / VALOR DRUM / ROYAL DAYLIGHT / OIL / 5 GALLONS