Lot 143: Gargoyle Mobiloil BB Motor Oil Can
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One Imperial Gallon rectangular Gargoyle Mobiloil BB motor oil can produced for the Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. of London S.W.1. The lithographed tinplate body features a cream ground with red horizontal banding and black serif lettering. The main face displays the red Gargoyle trademark above the brand name and BB grade. One side panel provides extensive guidance under the heading Correct Lubrication, detailing various grades for motor cars, commercial vehicles, and aircraft. The opposite panel promotes ancillary products under the title 5 Ways To Improve The Running Of Your Car, including Voco shock absorber fluid, brake fluid, and Gargoyle upper cylinder lubricant. The top is fitted with a fixed metal handle and a threaded metal screw cap.
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