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

Code: mcyb00001


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE IN THE OFFICE Through TUESDAY 09/16,

AFTER That Date, We Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/17 until TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th!!

Ron Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/10 until FRIDAY OCTOBER 10th!!

So there MAY be SHIPPING DELAYS on MILITARIA Orders Placed AFTER 09/10 through 10/10!!

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We look forward to serving your collecting needs, Ron & Kanae

ARTIFACT: 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.

VINTAGE: Circa 1890s.

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

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Leaded tin, paper label.

ATTACHMENT: Funnel cap.

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

ITEM NOTES: This is from an antiques and collectibles collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VCEX13 LAHEX3/13 SeAHEX12/14

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

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