Oil can
Castrol Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
310 mm (H); 160 mm (W); 110 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26720
Summary
Oil can. Rectangular with transverse handle and opening with screw top surface. Marked on long sides (in white circles); CASTROL / MOTOR OIL / XXL / 30 - 40 / THE MASTERPIECE IN OILS. On short sides (in white circle); CASTROL / MOTOR OIL / XXL / 30 - 40. At bottom on one side; CASTROL LIMITED LONDON. At other side; ONE IMPERIAL GALLON / 1.2 U GALLONS - 4.54 LITRES / refuse this tin if seal is broken.
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
Castrol Ltd, manufacturer