Bidspirit auction | Texaco Ethyl 5 Gallon Lubester

Texaco Ethyl 5 Gallon Lubester Oil Can, c. 1930s - C-20748 Galvanized steel five gallon lubester oil can retaining a large Texaco Ethyl decal to front. Cylindrical ribbed body with screw-top lid, chain-retained cap assembly, and embossed markings reading “Capacity 5 Liquid Gallons.” Lid marked “Columbian Steel Tank Co. Screw Top Lube Oil Can Kansas City U.S.A.” Produced by the Columbian Steel Tank Co. – Kansas City, MO, c. 1930s–1940s. Handle is broken. Surface wear, oxidation, scratches, scattered dents, and age-related finish loss throughout. 10.25” DIam. x 22” H