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Didnt see much at an estate sale Sat. but did find these 3 household oil cans/bottle for total of $6. The owner was a toy train collector and had a lot of train stuff. I'm sure he used these oil cans on the trains. I'm not sure of the age of these oil cans but they are pre-zip code. Any info is welcome. enjoy
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is that an "esso" sign behind the oil cans??
Yes mikielikesigns, its one of my older post.
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I still use a can of 3-in-One oil just like that!
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sorry but i ve haven t ben on latley but man nice cans
Thanks stonesfan1, nice to see you back!