Oil drum
Esso Petroleum Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
436 mm (H); 280 mm (Dia)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26846
Summary
Cylindrical metal oil drum, handle at top and pouring hole, no cap. Near base is capped hole for tap. Red with white central band. Esso logo in red, white and blue above wording; FLUSHING OIL / CONTENTS 5 GALLONS. Indecipherable letters on handle. Underside of drum stamped in black; 6599.
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
Esso Petroleum Co Ltd, manufacturer