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Thu Jul 02 2015 07:33 PM
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Hi, Gang. This Shell Industrial Oil can is one I can't find in the usual online sources. I would like to put a value on it. This is the flat style one-gallon can. I'm assuming it dates to the 1930's because of the logo, but would appreciate any comments on age, as well.
This can is clean, very straight and mostly free of rust. There are a few shallow dents and a few flea bites in the paint. Both sides of the can are shown. As you can see from the photos, the red paint is a bit thin in some places. Complete with original cap. This one-gallon can measures 8-1/8" long by 3-1/8" wide by 11" high.
Thank you for any thoughts you have on value and age. John
Last edited by Jolly-John; Thu Jul 02 2015 07:34 PM.
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unusual with the word "industrial" body of can, no major issues only thing too bring down value is portions of the red litto - IMO value: in the 350. neighborhood ... 
RANDY
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Thank you, as always, for the input, Randy. Thanks for taking the time to reply. John
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Late 20's-30's. Im assuming Industrial oil would have been used in heavy equipment or maybe construction?
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My guess would be it had oil for using in Industrial Machinery like lathes, pump gearboxes, equipment oilers, etc. that sort of thing. Where is Matt Alvarez??  Ed.
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Thank you for the vintage and possible oil contents thoughts, Guys. John
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