Standard Oil Company Salesman Sample Display Case 1920's

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Posted 13 months, 3 days ago

chevy59
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I don't like to use the word "rare" but this is a large salesmen sample display case that was used in the 1920's to promote all the different types of oils. The dimension of the case is 21 inches long, by 17 inches high and 4 inches deep, and probably weighs 25 pounds. It has 20 tubes in the case, all with labels. I acquired this thru a museum and the guy that sold it to me said I will never find one more complete than this, it even comes with the key to lock the back. This was really an unbelievable find for me. Hope you enjoy the pics.

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1. kerry10456, 13 months, 3 days ago
   Nice, great pick, congrats
2. Pop_abides, 13 months, 2 days ago
   My son is a standar oil 'nuy' (see us 98.com)
3. Pop_abides, 13 months, 2 days ago
   Sorry, try ushighways.com
4. chevy59, 13 months, 2 days ago
   Pop_abides could you elaborate a little more....Tx
5. chevy59, 13 months, 2 days ago
   Thank you kerry10456.
6. chevy59, 13 months, 2 days ago
   Thank you UltimateCollector.
7. chevy59, 13 months, 2 days ago
   Thanks Officialfuel.
8. chevy59, 13 months, 1 day ago
   Thank you imander and vintagemad.
9. chevy59, 13 months, 1 day ago
   Thank you trukn20.
10. chevy59, 13 months ago
    Thank you MooreAntique.
11. chevy59, 13 months ago
    Thank you Mark.
12. chevy59, 12 months, 30 days ago
    Thank you stonesfan1.
13. officialfuel, 12 months, 20 days ago
    Awesome pick!
14. chevy59, 12 months, 20 days ago
    Thanks Official.
15. chevy59, 9 months, 27 days ago
    Thanks garrybeair!
16. chevy59, 8 months, 23 days ago
    Thanks timetravler.
17. chevy59, 8 months, 22 days ago
    Thanks Hedgwalker.
18. lovevintage, 8 months, 9 days ago
    I love your salesman sampler.. Like I said before you the most awesome finds.. Thanks again.... Heidi
19. chevy59, 8 months, 9 days ago
    Thanks Heidi, This pick is what I call "Beating the Bushes" you never know whats going to fly out, thats how I acquired this item and several more from the same place.
20. chevy59, 3 months, 16 days ago
    Thank you packrat-place, kona76, and Bellin68!
21. vanskyock24, 3 months, 16 days ago
    very nice chevy
22. Gordon75, 2 months, 16 days ago
    Beautiful case. I just acquired one today from the Lincoln Oil Company Cleveland OH. It is complete with 22 bottles, all but 6 still have the sample. Any ideas on the age or rarity? I'll post a pic Monday. Bob
23. chevy59, 2 months, 15 days ago
    Thanks for stopping by Bob, I would love to see your oil sample case. I know they are pretty rare especially if they are complete. These cases would have been used in the 20's and 30's.
24. Gordon75, 2 months, 15 days ago
    Thanks Chevy. Must have been early 20's then. I found out the Lincoln Oil company was bought by Ohio Oil in 1924. I'll get a pic up tomorrow. It's a briefcase style case with both leather handles intact.

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