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Lot 455: Bowleys Motor Spirit Two-Gallon Petrol Can

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Start price: £80

Estimated price: £150 - £250

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A two-gallon rectangular petrol can finished in red with white embossed lettering reading BOWLEYS MOTOR SPIRIT to the front and reverse. The top surface features embossed text reading MOTOR SPIRIT HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE and hand-painted characters 2/6 to the shoulder near the filler neck. The can is fitted with a centrally mounted carry handle and an offset filler neck with a brass screw cap.


Condition report:

There are widespread dents to the can and wear to the red paint, including chips, scratches, and abrasions, with surface oxidation and light rust visible on the base and along the seams (photos 2 and 3). The brass screw cap is present and shows natural patination.