1890s Leaded Tin Oil Can Labeled for Illuminating Spermoline Cycle Oil NO LONGER AVAILABLE

This is a fabulous leaded tin oil can with a paper label for "Illuminating Spermoline Cycle Oil" by the Chicago Tip & Tire Company. Spermoline was made of whale oil, and this product was used for fueling lantern-type bicycle lamps. Fortunately by the 1890s, whaling in America was nearing the end of its slow decline.

Circa 1890s.

Approximately 4-7/8" in height and 1-11/16" in width and 2-1/4" in depth.

Leaded tin, paper label.

Funnel cap.

TRADE MARK Chicago Tip and Tire Co. BICYCLE SUNDRIES 152 and 154 Lake Street CHICAGO, ILL.

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6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The can has seen some moderate wear and has areas of oxidation; paper label is fragile.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.