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Perfection Lamp Oil...Standard Oil Company...Embossed Five Gallon Can With Wood Handle...Dates 1901 to 1916 | Oil Cans399 of 523 |  |  |
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This very rare embossed Perfection Lamp Oil can by Standard Oil Company was found in Lafayette, Indiana with alot of other very nice collectibles. This was a once in a life time pick at this particular place. I hope you all enjoy looking at a very rare and collectible lamp oil can.
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