Oil can
F. Robinson and Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and paint
Measurements
495 mm (H); 250 mm (W); 250 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Hull
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26719
Summary
Oil can. Square with pyramidal top and central opening with screw top in flanged base. D-shaped handle on two opposite sides at base of pyramid. Originally green with yellow writing; Globe / ---. Painted red flaking. On base in circle; F. ROBINSON (and) CO. LTD. HULL PATENTS / 371959 / 372344 / 572 544.
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
F. Robinson and Co Ltd, manufacturer