Lot 374: Two Pennzoil Motor Oil and Dripless Penetrating Oil Cans
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Two Pennzoil oil cans comprising a 200 cm³ (1/5 litre) capacity cylindrical outboard motor oil can and a rectangular dripless penetrating oil can. The outboard motor oil can features a yellow ground with black lettering reading ‘PENNZOIL OUTBOARD MOTOR OIL’ and ‘100% PURE PENNSYLVANIA’, centred by the red Liberty Bell trademark with text reading ‘REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.’ and lower text stating ‘GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 200 cm³ (1/5 LITER) SELF AND PERFECT MIXING FOR 2-CYCLE ENGINES’. The rectangular penetrating oil can features a yellow ground with red and black banding, lettered ‘DRIPLESS PENETRATING OIL FOR HINGES, LOCKS, ETC.’ surrounding a central roundel with the Liberty Bell mark and ‘Supreme Quality PENNZOIL Safe Lubrication’. The reverse details automotive, home, and shop uses with directions and a printed caution referencing ‘C. of A. No. 899 N. Y. F. D.’. Fitted with a metal and plastic nozzle spout, red cap, and an embossed top reading ‘DRIPLESS OIL’.
Condition report:
Outboard motor oil can shows scuffing, scratching, and surface oxidisation to the top and bottom metal rims, with a dark residue mark to the upper left front face (photo 1, photo 2). Penetrating oil can displays edge wear, light paint chipping, surface rubbing along the corners, and residue around the base of the spout fitting (photo 1, photo 2).
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