February 24 & 25, 2024 Automobiliana, Petroliana and Railroadriana - Las Vegas
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Scarce and well displaying C. 1920's One Gallon Can for Johnson Motor Oils showing an early Car graphic as well as the iconic "Time Tells" winged hourglass graphic. A product of Johnson Oil Refining Company, Chicago Heights, Illinois. CONDITION: Can is overall fair showing very good color with well displaying graphics and unique script. Can shows some moderate surface scratching as well as some minimal areas of denting at the outer field and edges. Can shows some moderate rim wear but displays well on each side and retains its original lid, spout and carrying handle. A very scarce piece of early Johnson advertising.

Condition: (SCORE 76).

Item Dimensions: 8.5" X 5.5" X 6.5".
Name
Value
CENTERING
10
COLOR
6
EDGE/RIM (LOWER)
6
EDGE/RIM (UPPER)
6
FACTORY FLAW
9
FIELD (INNER)
6
FIELD (OUTER)
6
GLOSS
7
SEAM
7
SHARPNESS
8
SURFACE
5
RARE JOHNSON MOTOR OIL ONE GALLON CAN W/ EARLY CAR GRAPHIC.
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Minimum Bid: $650.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $2,640.00
Estimate: $1,250 - $2,500
Number Bids: 19
Auction closed on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
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