November 23, 2008
Before oil cans came into use, drivers pulling into a gas station asking for oil had it pumped from a barrel into a spouted glass bottle, often embossed with the brand name of the oil company. From there they would pour it into the car's engine.
I became interested in Petroliana in a kind of roundabout way. I’ve been in the automotive repair business … [more]
My maternal grandfather and uncle got into bottles in about 1965 or ‘66 when I was in high school, and we s… [more]
One of the most common fruit jars ever produced is the lowly Ball jar. Historical figures show that from betw… [more]
“The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bot… [more]
Bill Lindsey's fantastic bottle identification and information site. Loaded with detailed descriptions and diagrams… [more]
Jim Potts’ site for petroliana collectors, featuring image galleries and community features such as a discussion … [more]
An amazing online gallery of petroliana from Guido Fisogni, who founded his Fisogni Museum in 1966. Start by clicki… [more]
Ed and Mark Runyon's wonderful guide to the antique bottles of Cape May County, New Jersey is a great site for anyo… [more]
Ian Byrne's virtual glove compartment with almost 2,000 European petrol (gas) and oil company roadmaps. While Ameri… [more]
There's a ton of information here, but as with bottles, you have to dig to find the best stuff. Start with the famo… [more]
Alan Chandler’s impressive collection of early British and European petroliana, including galleries with beautifu… [more]
This great site, from British diggers Darren Gray and Jeremy Kemp, is rich in information about hunting for antique… [more]
Alex Wyler’s site is mostly in German, but the collection and images speak for themselves. You’ll find old gas … [more]
Assembled by Gunther Rademacher with the help of several other contributors, this collection of over half a million… [more]
Norbert Lamping's collection of 600+ ceramic bottle stoppers, Hutter stoppers, swingtops, swivel stoppers, and ligh… [more]
Ralph and Carol Falvo's excellent collection of automobiles, petroliana, jukeboxes, soda, and general store items. … [more]
Lather up with Creighton Friceks complete chronology of collectible Old Spice shaving products. Start with the bott… [more]
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4 - Embossed Glass Huffman Oil Bottles + Metal Carrier$199.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Antique Glass Oil Jars Bottles & Spouts,carrier Dayton$122.50 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Mccoll Frontenac Red Indian Imperial Quart Oil Bottle!$112.50 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Vintage Aa Service Station Oil Bottle W/cities Spout $103.50 Ends Wednesday 13 bids
Embossed Glass Socony Oil Bottle + Spout Dated 1926$74.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Standard Oil Company (indiana) Oil Bottle$60.96 Ends in 1 hour 15 bids
Pair Nice Old 1922 Handy Oiler Co. Glass Oil Bottles$47.01 Ends in 12 hours 6 bids
4 Vintage Duraglass Glass Oil Bottles & 5 Spouts & Caps$37.00 Ends Monday 10 bids
Vintage 8 Bottle Service Station Oil Bottle Carrier $36.89 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
6 Pack Of Oil Bottles With Spouts And Wire Carrier$36.00 Ends Friday 2 bids
Vintage Atlantic Motor Oil 1 Quart Glass Bottle L@@@@k$34.33 Ends in 7 hours 7 bids
Vintage Hep Oil Refinery Bottle With Perfect Spout Cap$33.99 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Mosin Nagant Finnish Cleaning Kit Oil Bottle$30.29 Ends in 4 hours 2 bids
Vintage Service Station Oil Bottle Carrier Firestone!$29.76 Ends in 11 hours 7 bids
3 Vintage 1qt & 1g Glass Oil Bottles W Master Spouts $26.01 Ends Monday 10 bids
Shell Metal Box Case Bulgarian Oil Petrol Astra Bottle$24.99 Ends in 18 hours 1 bid
Huffman Motor Oil Bottle Dayton Oh Qt Can Auto Gas Pump$24.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid
Veryunusual What Is It! Cobalt Tiolene Motor Oil Bottle$24.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Late 1800s Salesmans Sample "globe Seal"oil Bottle Case$22.25 Ends Monday 3 bids
Large Cobalt Blue Tiolene Motor Oil Bottle 1 Quart$19.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Vintage Hazel Atlas Motor Oil Bottle Masters Spout Old$19.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Shell Penn Motor Oil Tall Glass Quart Bottle$19.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Early Shell Oil Bottle Tin Top Pourer Excellent Cond$17.87 Ends in 20 hours 5 bids
Golden Fleece Early Red Oil Bottle Top No1 $17.32 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Old Bp Energol Embossed 1 Pint Oil Bottle Crown Mark$16.26 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Antique Sept 14 1926 Oil Bottle The Master Spout 1 Qt $15.99 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
W.w.1 Or 2 British Army Brass Oil Bottle.$15.00 Ends in 4 hours 3 bids
Vintage Amco Service Station Oil Bottle W/master Spout $14.95 Ends Monday 3 bids
Vintage Service Station Oil Bottle W/master Spout Nice$14.95 Ends Monday 2 bids
1928 Atlantic Motor Oil One Quart Glass Bottle +spout$14.50 Ends Thursday 4 bids
Vintage Set Of Two Service Station Oil Bottles W/spouts$14.20 Ends in 11 hours 3 bids
Castrol Oil Bottle Tin Top Pourer Xxl Excellent Cond$13.45 Ends in 20 hours 2 bids
Douglas, Motor Oil Bottle, W/ Pour Spout, One Quart$12.75 Ends in 4 hours 2 bids
W.w.1 Or 2 British Army Brass Oil Bottle.$11.99 Ends in 4 hours 1 bid
Vintage Gas Station Motor Oil Milk Bottle Wire Carrier$10.51 Ends in 12 hours 2 bids
Vintage Mint Texaco Gas Outboard Motor Oil Glass Bottle$10.50 Ends Monday 2 bids
Cedarwood Oil ...... 4oz Bottle ....7/8 Remaining$9.99 Ends in 10 hours 1 bid
Steel Oil Bottle Rack Carrier Standard Red Advertising$9.99 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
Rare Castor Oil Labelunderglass Apothecary Bottle Clear$9.99 Ends in 10 hours 1 bid
Vintage Valmor "love Me" Body Oil Perfume Bottle$9.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Vintage Valmor " Van Van " Oil Perfume Bottle Hoodoo$9.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Vintage Valmor "attraction Oil" Perfume Bottle Hoodoo$9.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Rare Old Logging Logger Crosscut Saw Oil Hook Bottle$9.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Parfums Marcel Rochas Perfume Oil Bottle Mini$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Antique Glass Motor Oil Bottle And Spout$9.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
3 Vintage 1950 Jeris Antiseptic Hair Oil Tonic Bottles$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
3 Full Glass Bottles Of 1950 Pinaud Hair Oil Tonic$9.59 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Shell Oil Bottle Transfers Stickers X 11 $9.38 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Capiz Shell & Silver Wire Heart Perfume/oil Bottle$7.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vintage Dominion Glass Motor Oil Bottle & Spout Imp. Qt$7.01 Ends in 11 hours 2 bids
Vintage Service Station Oil Bottle W/master Spout $6.51 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Mobil Oil Bottle Opener & Direct Gasoline Lighter$6.45 Ends in 4 hours 2 bids
John Bull Olive Oil 5oz Bottle Glass Old Antique Label$6.25 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
