Lot 374: Two Pennzoil Motor Oil and Dripless Penetrating Oil Cans
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Two Pennzoil oil cans comprising a 200 cm³ (1/5 litre) capacity cylindrical outboard motor oil can and a rectangular dripless penetrating oil can. The outboard motor oil can features a yellow ground with black lettering reading ‘PENNZOIL OUTBOARD MOTOR OIL’ and ‘100% PURE PENNSYLVANIA’, centred by the red Liberty Bell trademark with text reading ‘REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.’ and lower text stating ‘GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 200 cm³ (1/5 LITER) SELF AND PERFECT MIXING FOR 2-CYCLE ENGINES’. The rectangular penetrating oil can features a yellow ground with red and black banding, lettered ‘DRIPLESS PENETRATING OIL FOR HINGES, LOCKS, ETC.’ surrounding a central roundel with the Liberty Bell mark and ‘Supreme Quality PENNZOIL Safe Lubrication’. The reverse details automotive, home, and shop uses with directions and a printed caution referencing ‘C. of A. No. 899 N. Y. F. D.’. Fitted with a metal and plastic nozzle spout, red cap, and an embossed top reading ‘DRIPLESS OIL’.
Condition report:
Good condition. The outboard oil can has scuffing and oxidation to the rims with a residue mark to the front face; the penetrating oil can has edge wear and light paint chipping.
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