A rectangular lithographed tinplate Wakefield Castrol XL motor oil tin with a green ground. The main panel features the Wakefield brand name in vertical black block lettering alongside the red script Castrol logo and XL motor oil grade designation. The side panels display text detailing the principal motor grades including F, CW, AA, TR, G, C, D, LO, M, and GE, with application recommendations for various vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Rolls-Royce, and Bentley. The lower sections are marked for C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., London. The tin is fitted with a metal screw-top cap and fixed carry handle.
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