July 19 & 20, 2023 Automobilia & Petroliana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/31/2023
One Gallon Can. Very scarce and significantly early One Gallon from Trop Artic Auto Oils showing early "Open Car" graphic, one of the first graphic images used by Trop Artic Motor Oils. Can shows excellent Tropic and Arctic graphic throughout each side. A product of Manhattan Oil Company, Des Moines, Iowa. CONDITION: Can is overall fair throughout showing very good color on each side with a moderate amount of surface wear and light scratching on each side. Can shows one area of denting at one corner with clean script details on the sides of the cans. Can retains its original lid, spout and carrying handle and overall presents very well. A very rare piece of early Motor Oil advertising.
Condition: (7.75).
Item Dimensions: 8 - 1/2" x 5 - 5/8" x 6 - 1/2".