A 125 cc environ capacity rectangular lithographed tin for Esso Handy Oil. The body features a blue ground with the red Esso logo in a white oval over the text Handy Oil. The central section is decorated with a graphic of two oil-drop mascot characters, the female character wearing a red bow, performing household tasks including sewing. The reverse features the French text Nettoie – Lubrifie / Préserve de la rouille and the Esso S.A.F. address in Courbevoie (92) on the red base band. The side carries the Exxon logo and a Made in France mark. The tin is complete with a tapered blue plastic applicator nozzle.
Condition report:
Very good condition with bright paint. Oxidation and rust to the exposed metal rims. The blue plastic nozzle is intact with light grime.
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