Lot 460: Esso Ethyl Two-Gallon Petrol Can
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A two-gallon rectangular metal petrol can finished in a non-original light grey overpaint. The body features the Esso brand name embossed within an oval to the front and rear panels, with Ethyl wording below. The side panels carry vertical embossed Esso lettering. The top surface is embossed with Petroleum Spirit and Highly Inflammable safety warnings, a small Esso logo, and a 3/- price mark. It is fitted with an original brass screw-top cap embossed Esso.
Condition report:
The can has been entirely overpainted in a light grey finish with a textured, pitted appearance throughout (photo 1). Several minor dents are present on the side panels (photo 2) and the top panel (photo 5). The original brass cap shows natural oxidation (photo 5).
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