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#721773 Fri Dec 21 2018 04:50 PM
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Hello All

I'm hoping someone can help my with this Purelube bank I cant find anything on it.
I'd like to know if it is authentic and about how old it is.
Also if there is any value to it.

Thanks.

Chuck.

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it's real I have a couple different versions as well as a shell one. 50 to 75 with no cracks

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Thanks for the information

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According to Miller and Sonewald, Collecting Oil Cans book, it dates to 1949. Second from left.

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Thanks Steve

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First time I've seen a clear one, but I have no doubt it's real. I just sold a similar one at Columbus last year.

-Steve

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Here's another to be on the lookout for:

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Concerning the clear mini-oil can banks, I have the one that mapper pictured above. I also have a clear Mobiloil one, with the printing and the Pegasus (in a shield) done in gold. I'll have to look, but I don't think there are any other colors on it. John

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Ive never seen these clear banks before. Both are very cool!! Really lovin on that Toilene one!!


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Here is a clear Mobil one listed on Ebay today. Mine is from the same company, and I assume John's is too. They do not come up for sale too often as I think it was only this Ben's Friendly Service that gave them out.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-MOBI...iveaway-fm-Okla-gas-station/183615869978

I know of another Mobil version of these plastic banks. They sell quite high when they appear, and I've only seen a couple. I saved a photo of the last one that sold on Ebay, which I unfortunately didn't win!
Darin

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