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Sat Oct 20 2012 02:25 PM
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This past weekend I was very lucky to add a few of these signs to my collection. I bought them from an older lady who found them while cleaning a old barn years ago in New England. I was thrilled to be able to purchase them and they cleaned up nicely. However I can't seem to find much info on any "motor oil" that goes by this name?
The research I've done does show the company began in 1857 making a few different lubricating items from floor cleaners to lubricating oils. The company was based out of Boston and MYCO was a brand of the Masury-Young company. Anyone out there own a MYCO oil can? The quote on the bottom of the sign could go either way I guess. Could mean smaller motors or auto related...
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That is a very nice sign! Great find!
Looking for any cans! PM me what ya got!
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Below is a link to the most info I have found about the company. There really isnt much out there on the web that I could find. However apparently at some point they filed with the trademark commission to be in a catory of: Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. I'm wondering if maybe motor oil was in the plans for the company and it was never realized? Why they would have had signs made is beyond me. Again if anyone has any MYCO lubricants cans or oilers I would likeot hear about them. Thanks http://www.trademarkia.com/myco-products-est-1857-masury-young-coboston-mass-71448328.html
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Just flipped through one of the porcelain sign books and saw this exact sign. Book dates it 1930.
see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.
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Thermoman...thanks for the info. May I ask what book you saw it in?
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