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any body know anything about this jar?

it is about 3 inches tall and 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter roughly

jar is embossed with 'Standard Motor Company'

Anything to do with Standard Oil Company?

what came in the jar?

how old?

not really looking for value but if you feel the need go for it....

Thanks in advance!

Anything to do with Standard Oil Company?
NO
what came in the jar?
Small Auto Parts

I was pretty sure that was the deal.

any idea on time frame used?

I thought glass jars were for liquids or gels (in consmetics--I know this isn't--it might be face cream, etc.), wouldn't it make more sense and be less breakage to pack parts in a box or sack?

Nicole,
You will need to find someone, who was alive in the 1920s, this question.
That was Standards method of merchandising.

Jack Simn

Company is still in busines...Standard Ignition Products. Ignition parts like points, condensers, clips, etc... is what these jars held.

I've got the full set with rack and signage. I think they're pretty cool.

They were in glass jars so the mechanic could see quickly what he was looking for. A lot of the other ignition parts companies used tins that required opening each one to verify the contents, Standard Ignition made it easier.

THANKS! Ohio Oil !!!!!!

your picture and information is some of the most useful information I've recieved on this site.

Backing it up with a picture is invaluable!!!

Really appreciate it!

Thanks Jack and Ohio Oil,

I knew tins were in use and cardboard was being used by the late 1800's is why I was wondering about that. It makes a lot of sense as a selling point for the mechanic, or even a store customer who needs one part, to see the contents!

this jar is now on Ebay 280900435351

I have one bid already for $12.50

when i was first collecting i bought one of these jars and thought the same thing ,that it was from standard oil co..but then found out that is wasn`t but i didn`t have anyone then to help like this site..i have many of them now for small parts...alan

I have 2....

will sell one....keep one...

I like it!

i was lucky enough the other day to find a dozen jars very similar to the standard jars, they were labeled neihoff parts , with neihoff embossed on the bottom of jar also. thought they were neat.

dodgeman...got pics?

yes,i will post some later.