July 25, 2008
The Best of Antiques
and Collecting
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The earliest oil cans date back to the 1880's, but finding even 20th century cans in good condition is difficult, because most were simply thrown out after use. Collectors tend to value brightly colored cans, cans with mascots, cans from smaller oil companies, and of course, cans that are still full.
Petroliana, or antiques related to gas stations and the oil business, is an advertising focused collecting area, with key subcategories being gas pumps, gas pump globes, oil cans, road maps, signs, and major names like Mobil and Texaco.
An amazing online gallery of petroliana from Guido Fisogni, who founded his Fisogni Museum in 1966. Start by clicki… [more]
Jim Potts’ site for petroliana collectors, featuring image galleries and community features such as a discussion … [more]
Ian Byrne's virtual glove compartment with almost 2,000 European petrol (gas) and oil company roadmaps. While Ameri… [more]
Alex Wyler’s site is mostly in German, but the collection and images speak for themselves. You’ll find old gas … [more]
Ralph and Carol Falvo's excellent collection of automobiles, petroliana, jukeboxes, soda, and general store items. … [more]
Alan Chandler’s impressive collection of early British and European petroliana, including galleries with beautifu… [more]
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Texaco Gas Pump Island Light Oil Can Rack Neon Sign$5,995.00 Ends Sunday 18 bids
Rare 1950 B/a Outboard Motor Oil Unopen Tin Ba Can$349.00 Ends Thursday 12 bids
Very Unique European Shell Oil Can$202.50 Ends in 18 hours 10 bids
Macmillan Ring-free Motor Oil Can Tin Sign Ad Display $160.50 Ends in 7 hours 2 bids
Vintage Bsa Motorcycle Full Quart Oil Can$151.50 Ends in 1 hour 22 bids
24 Lead Top Gulf Oil Can S Original Box New Old Stock$150.59 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Old Shell Oil Handy Oil And Shell Lighter Fluid 2 Cans $89.33 Ends Wednesday 14 bids
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Antique Tin Full Oil Can $82.57 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Signal Outboard Motor Oil 1 Qt Metal Oil Can "neat Can"$75.00 Ends Monday 7 bids
Nice Old, Tulane 2 Gal. Oil Can, Rare!$75.00 Ends Monday 11 bids
Quart-1930s-harley-davidson Motor Cycles Oil Can-tough $75.00 Ends Monday 6 bids
Old Antique 1927 Mobilgas Mobil Oil Gasoline Gas Can$67.50 Ends in 13 hours 18 bids
Antique Old Indian Motorcycle Penetrating Tin Oil Can$61.51 Ends in 5 hours 8 bids
Vintage Peter Penn Motor Oil Can, 1930's-50's$59.98 Ends Sunday 3 bids
American Lafrance Oil Can And Holder For Early 1920's $51.00 Ends Monday 4 bids
Steamer Oil Can Or Early Fire Engine Truck Oil Can Bras$50.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Cities Service Empty 5 Gal. Motor Oil Can Globe Sign$49.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
5 Gallon Oil Can Jaguar Motor Oil Ger Hartford, Conn$48.66 Ends in 7 hours 7 bids
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Antique Tin Full Oil Can $45.00 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Fleetwood Quart Oil Can Original And Not Reproduction$39.00 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Early Sterling Motor Oil Quart Can, Quaker State Oil$38.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Oil Lion Gas Sign Dbl-side Flange Vintage Can 1940's?$36.00 Ends Saturday 6 bids
Tin Gm General Motors Dripless Oil Can Chevy Cool!!$36.00 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Rare Harley Oil Can 70-80's Nos Super Prem Power Blend $31.99 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Westland Brand Antifreeze Empty Metal Motor Oil Can Map$31.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Vintage Tin Metal Oil Can Lot Oil Co Advertising $29.09 Ends Saturday 5 bids
Vintage Tin Metal Oil Can Lot Oil Co Advertising $29.09 Ends Saturday 4 bids
Vintage Tin Metal Mobil Oil Can Lot Advertising $28.09 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Union 76 Household Oil 4oz Full Can Mint Cond$27.68 Ends in 15 hours 5 bids
Vintage Shell Oil Lighter Fluid - Red Yellow Can$27.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Tin Metal Oil Can Lot Oil Co Advertising $26.99 Ends in 16 hours 4 bids
Sterling Motor Oil Quart Can, Quaker State Oil$26.98 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Collectable Marshalls Garage Shell Oil Metal Can Jug$26.79 Ends in 34 mins 1 bid
Old Shell Gas Porcelain Advertising Sign Motor Oil Can$26.77 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Old Mobil Gargoyle Gas Station Engine Motor - Oil Can$26.01 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
White Rose Oil Can 5 Gallon Rare Canadian Gas & Oil Co $26.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids
Sinclair Rare Oil Can Antique Tin Gas Station Dino $25.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
60's Harley Davidson Vintage Metal Full Quart Oil Can$25.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Harley Davidson Oil Can Lights (xmas Or Decorative) $25.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Pennant 4d Oil For Fords, Pierce Petroleum 1/2 Gal Can$24.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vintage Powerine Motor Oil One Quart Full Can Of Oil$24.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vintage Oilzum 5 Gallon Motor Oil Can Gas Spout Mint!!$24.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage Cross Country 5 Gallon Motor Oil Can Gas Spout$24.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
1950's Buick Accessories Hd Oil Concentrate Can Full$23.83 Ends in 13 hours 5 bids
4oz Household Handy Oil Can -lead Spout -great Graphics$23.30 Ends in 13 hours 4 bids
Bardahl Oil Can Rare Salesman Sample Lighter $23.05 Ends Sunday 2 bids
1930s-1940s Texaco Home Lubricant" Oil Can & Container$22.72 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Mccormick Deering International Harvester Oil Can$22.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Rare Tiny Sample Skelly Oil Can Wi Spout Oiler$22.49 Ends Sunday 4 bids
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