Vintage Thelson Motor Oils & Greases Petroliana Advertising Oil Drum, 1955

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Vintage thelson motor oils & greases petroliana oil drum material: painted steel, aluminium a rare mid-20th century british industrial oil … Read more Vintage thelson motor oils & greases petroliana oil drum material: painted steel, aluminium a rare mid-20th century british industrial oil dispenser and reservoir branded thelson oils & greases for kenneth thelwall ltd of doncaster. Originally intended for use within a commercial garage, engineering workshop or transport depot, this substantial 25-litre lubricant container retains its original red and black painted finish with bold white thelson branding. Period workshop markings include “multigrade 20w/50,” providing an evocative reminder of its original working life. The cylindrical steel body is fitted with a large alloy screw cap and fixed carrying handle. Its strong typography, contrasting colours and utilitarian construction give the piece considerable visual presence and make it an appealing example of historic british garage equipment and petroliana. Particularly attractive is the untouched character of the original surface. Decades of workshop use have produced dents, scratches, areas of paint loss, oxidation and a richly developed industrial patina that contributes significantly to its authenticity and decorative appeal. Large-format commercial lubricant containers such as this are imposing survivors of mid-century british motoring and workshop culture and make distinctive decorative objects for automotive collections, garages and industrial-inspired interiors. Presented in authentic unrestored vintage condition with substantial age and use-related wear throughout, including dents, scratches, paint loss, corrosion and some small corrosion perforations. These characteristics form part of the object's historic industrial character. Capacity: 25 litres weight: approximately 5 kg date of manufacture: circa 1950–1960 period: mid-20th century style: industrial / automotive advertising country of origin: england See less