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Vintage WESCO Oil Can
Vintage WESCO Oil Can

Vintage WESCO Oil Can

$114

H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in

Vintage WESCO Oil Can

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Metal Oil Can. An automotive oil can made by Wesco, Birmingham. A fantastic piece of

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Metal

European Railways Oil Can, Vintage Oil Can, Industrial Style 1920s
European Railways Oil Can, Vintage Oil Can, Industrial Style 1920s

European Railways Oil Can, Vintage Oil Can, Industrial Style 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Architectural or Industrial style Oil can, a nice addition to your collection. Found at an estate

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Sheet Metal, Tin

19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can   19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can or Kan
19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can   19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can or Kan

19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can 19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can or Kan

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can 19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can or Kan as it says on the

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19th Century Industrial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Copper

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

$950Sale Price|24% Off

H 32.25 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Tin

Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined
Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined

Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, with a Coal Oil Can and a Tin Funnel. Hand Crafted by the renowned Justrite Manufacturing Company

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler
Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler

Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler

$392

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in

Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Joseph Lucas Oiler No. 38 An automotive oil can made by Joseph Lucas, Birmingham. A

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Early 20th Century British Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915
Early 20th Century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915

Early 20th Century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915

Located in San Francisco, CA

metal strap hand made kerosene oil can. Though we don't use the cans today, kerosene lamps were in

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Wood

"I can't take the money for it" Red Book illustration
"I can't take the money for it" Red Book illustration

"I can't take the money for it" Red Book illustration

By Edmund Ward

Located in Fort Washington, PA

, published January 1921, page 72. The full caption reads: “No, no, I can’t. You mustn’t. I won’t.…I can

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1920s Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Board, Oil

Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920
Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

set of accessories and a later oil can The machine decorated with attractive foliate motif bearing

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Early 20th Century British Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Walnut

1910s Crichton Brothers Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
1910s Crichton Brothers Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

1910s Crichton Brothers Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the form of an oil can. The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and

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1910s English Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Collection of Rust Oil Burners from France
Early 20th Century Collection of Rust Oil Burners from France

Early 20th Century Collection of Rust Oil Burners from France

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th Century Collection of Oil burners from France. The rust on these oil burners can add

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Early 20th Century Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Iron

Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810
Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810

Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810

Located in Seaford, GB

significance, Portuguese colonial Brazilian oil paintings can command notable prices in the art market. The

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Early 19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas

Small English 1930s Green Glazed Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Back Handle
Small English 1930s Green Glazed Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Back Handle

Small English 1930s Green Glazed Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Back Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

decorative piece, this olive oil jar can find a place in various settings within your home. Its compact size

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Early 20th Century English Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French 19th Century Victorian Oil Lamp Chandelier Brass Opaline Hanging
Antique French 19th Century Victorian Oil Lamp Chandelier Brass Opaline Hanging

Antique French 19th Century Victorian Oil Lamp Chandelier Brass Opaline Hanging

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

from oil to electric and can be used as a regular chandelier. Take a close look at our pictures

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Original Vintage Art Deco Automobile Advertising Poster for Priceless Oil
Large Original Vintage Art Deco Automobile Advertising Poster for Priceless Oil

Large Original Vintage Art Deco Automobile Advertising Poster for Priceless Oil

By H. de Laurencin

Located in London, GB

, standing on a globe and pouring a can of Priceless Oil over the Earth below, set against a blue background

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1920s French Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Paper

19 th C English Oil on Canvas Painting of Horse and Jockey
19 th C English Oil on Canvas Painting of Horse and Jockey

19 th C English Oil on Canvas Painting of Horse and Jockey

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English 19 th century oil on canvas of horse and jockey painting in carved gilt wood frame. This

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19th Century English Federal Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man
19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

. The head has a reservoir, once filled with oil can be used to use to light your cigar / cigarette

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Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Bronze

19th century Spanish terracotta urn
19th century Spanish terracotta urn

19th century Spanish terracotta urn

$2,627

H 25.99 in Dm 31.5 in

19th century Spanish terracotta urn

Located in Brecht, BE

an extra large Spanish olive oil jar, can be used as a planter now, made in the region of Galicia

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Terracotta

Erotic Garnet Intaglio Ring Late 17th Century
Erotic Garnet Intaglio Ring Late 17th Century

Erotic Garnet Intaglio Ring Late 17th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

on a boat, in which an oil lamp can be seen suspended from the bow, while sea creatures emerge

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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920

Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920

By Baccarat

Located in Merida, Yucatan

using battery operated candles for safety issues) or an oil lantern which can be procured if desired by

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau “Ornithological” Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
Art Nouveau “Ornithological” Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920

Art Nouveau “Ornithological” Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920

By Baccarat

Located in Merida, Yucatan

candle (we recommend using battery operated candles for safety issues) or an oil lantern which can be

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Roses and Ribbons, 19th Century
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Roses and Ribbons, 19th Century

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Roses and Ribbons, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

piece shows the original openings typical of oil lamps and can be professionally wired for modern use

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19th Century French Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Bronze

Four Clear Glass Art Nouveau Candle Lanterns by Baccarat France, circa 1890
Four Clear Glass Art Nouveau Candle Lanterns by Baccarat France, circa 1890

Four Clear Glass Art Nouveau Candle Lanterns by Baccarat France, circa 1890

By Baccarat

Located in Merida, Yucatan

using battery operated candles for safety issues) or an oil lantern which can be procured if desired by

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Clear and Amber Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890
Clear and Amber Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890

Clear and Amber Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890

By Baccarat

Located in Merida, Yucatan

using battery operated candles for safety issues) or an oil lantern which can be procured if desired by

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

two Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
two Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920

two Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920

By Baccarat

Located in Merida, Yucatan

documented model. It has 3 panels depicting a Windmill, a farmhouse and a Greek temple. At the moment it can

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Victorian Fleur- de- Lys Dangle Earrings Vulcanite Glas Metall Fittings
Antique Victorian Fleur- de- Lys Dangle Earrings Vulcanite Glas Metall Fittings

Antique Victorian Fleur- de- Lys Dangle Earrings Vulcanite Glas Metall Fittings

Located in Munich, Bavaria

black appearance and gives way to a slightly warmer, brownish tone. By adding a careful drop of oil, the

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1880s English Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Brass

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

taken apart. Indeed it does not run as the oil has dried up. I can certainly service it for you but I do

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Oil Cans

19th Century Painting by Jean Carolus, Belgium Romanticism
19th Century Painting by Jean Carolus, Belgium Romanticism

19th Century Painting by Jean Carolus, Belgium Romanticism

By Jean Carolus

Located in Dublin, IE

partie de billard sous Louis XV (A Game of Billiards under Louis XV), 1855 oil on canvas can be seen at

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas

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English 19th Century Stockton to Darlington Railway Copper Engine Oil Can
English 19th Century Stockton to Darlington Railway Copper Engine Oil Can

English 19th Century Stockton to Darlington Railway Copper Engine Oil Can

Located in GB

A rare railway copper oil can from the Stockton and Darlington Railway, circa 1850 made of hand

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1850s English Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Collection Sculpture of Cinema Equipment Oil Cans / Bottles. ON SALE
Early 20th Collection Sculpture of Cinema Equipment Oil Cans / Bottles. ON SALE

Early 20th Collection Sculpture of Cinema Equipment Oil Cans / Bottles. ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Offered for your consideration, this collection of early centu...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Oil Cans

French Art Deco Period Advertising Poster for Veedol Motor Oil, 1936

French Art Deco Period Advertising Poster for Veedol Motor Oil, 1936

Located in New York, NY

This is an Art Deco period French advertisement for Veedol motor oil, endorsed by the Italian car

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Oil Cans

Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?)
Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?)

Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?), c. 1700

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in

Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?)

Located in Greven, DE

Quis Evadet? c.1700/20 oil on canvas, 74 x 60 cm frame: 79 x 68 cm The painting varies an

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dutch Silver Single Serving Coffee Pot, Amsterdam, 1905
Dutch Silver Single Serving Coffee Pot, Amsterdam, 1905

Dutch Silver Single Serving Coffee Pot, Amsterdam, 1905

Located in St. Catharines, ON

silver coffeepot, the plain tapering side with reeded base and rim, a fine oil can style spout and a side

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Early 1900s Dutch Empire Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Silver

iron oil lamp
iron oil lamp

iron oil lamp

Unavailable

H 18 in Dm 8 in

iron oil lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

handmade iron oil lamp, can be adapted to use with candles, wonderful patina, great folk art piece.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Iron

Mountain Lake
Mountain Lake

Augustus William EnnessMountain Lake, 1925

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H 23.75 in W 27.75 in

Mountain Lake

By Augustus William Enness

Located in Woking, Surrey

AUGUSTUS WILLIAM ENNESS RBA (1876-1948) MOUNTAIN LAKE 1925 OIL ON CANVAS Enness studied

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Oil

Edwardian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Edwardian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

Edwardian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Austin, TX

stones. Circa 1910. Emerald is certified as Colombian with minor oil treatment. Size 5.75 , can be

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley
Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley

Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley

By Jos. Zahn & Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

. It was made for a candle or individual oil flame and can be equipped for electrical light in various

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Brass

Head of an Angel by Giulio Cesare Procaccini
Head of an Angel by Giulio Cesare Procaccini

Head of an Angel by Giulio Cesare Procaccini

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H 12.25 in W 10.25 in

Head of an Angel by Giulio Cesare Procaccini

By Giulio Cesare Procaccini

Located in New York, NY

). As such it is the only known oil sketch of Procaccini's that can be directly connected with an extant

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Oil Cans

US Lighthouse Service Oil Can
US Lighthouse Service Oil Can

US Lighthouse Service Oil Can

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H 12 in W 10 in D 14 in

US Lighthouse Service Oil Can

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper US lighthouse Service oil can embossed US lighthouse Service on the bottom

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1910s Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Copper

Collection of Antique Thumb Pump Oil Cans, C.1940
Collection of Antique Thumb Pump Oil Cans, C.1940

Collection of Antique Thumb Pump Oil Cans, C.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Collection of 5 metal thumb pump oil cans.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Green Kerosene Can
Early 20th Century Green Kerosene Can

Early 20th Century Green Kerosene Can

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H 11 in W 12 in D 12 in

Early 20th Century Green Kerosene Can

Located in San Francisco, CA

kerosene oil can. Though we don't use the cans today, kerosene lamps were in most every household in

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Wood

Bon viveurs watching the can-can
Bon viveurs watching the can-can

Bon viveurs watching the can-can

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H 24 in W 30 in D 2 in

Bon viveurs watching the can-can

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Dupuy? (French, circa 1900) Bon viveurs watching the can-can Oil on board Indistinctly signed

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Oil, Board

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr or Devil
19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr or Devil

19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Satyr or Devil

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

reservoir, once filled with oil can be used to use to light your cigar from a burning wick-cigar from his

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Enameled Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
Art Nouveau Enameled Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

Art Nouveau Enameled Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

Studios Decorating Co." monogram and the oil can is impressed on the underside "Tiffany Studios New York

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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Huge Amphora Jar or Olive Oil Jar, Can Be Used Indoors or Outside
Antique Huge Amphora Jar or Olive Oil Jar, Can Be Used Indoors or Outside

Antique Huge Amphora Jar or Olive Oil Jar, Can Be Used Indoors or Outside

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Commonly called an olive oil jar in the trade, but are actually an amphora, which is a type of

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Early 1900s Greek Country Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Pottery

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Teapot by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd
Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Teapot by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Teapot by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

elongated decagonal panelled form, in the Classic oil can style. The surface of this 1920s teapot is

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1920s Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot

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H 5.8 in W 3.8 in D 10.1 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot

By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique teaware has an impressive cylindrical oil can spout. This exceptional Victorian silver teapot

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1890s English Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huge Italian Oil Painting School Playground
Huge Italian Oil Painting School Playground

Huge Italian Oil Painting School Playground

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

several more inches all round. Excellent detailing and a stunning oil painting. We can ship this

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Oil

1800 Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot
1800 Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot

1800 Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot

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H 6.5 in W 4 in D 6.5 in

1800 Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot

By Prince & Cattles

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

scrolling thumbpiece. This Georgian silver teapot has an impressive tapering cylindrical, oil can style

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Teapot by Elikington & Co Ltd, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Teapot by Elikington & Co Ltd, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Teapot by Elikington & Co Ltd, Antique Victorian

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

example of antique silverware has an impressive oil can style spout embellished with a bright cut engraved

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1850s English Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Post Impressionist School c.1900 Oil - Delphiniums in China
Post Impressionist School c.1900 Oil - Delphiniums in China

Post Impressionist School c.1900 Oil - Delphiniums in China

Located in Corsham, GB

presented in a swept gilt frame. Another oil study of a vase can be seen to the reverse of the board. On

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Early 20th Century Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Oil

19th Century Dutch Silver Teapot
19th Century Dutch Silver Teapot

19th Century Dutch Silver Teapot

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H 4.9 in W 3.1 in D 8.6 in

19th Century Dutch Silver Teapot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive plain oil can style spout. The underside of the teapot has a crude finish; this is often the

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Early 1800s Dutch Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Silver

20th Century French Oil on Wood
20th Century French Oil on Wood

20th Century French Oil on Wood

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H 10.24 in W 14.18 in L 10.24 in

20th Century French Oil on Wood

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century French oil on wood. You can see a barge on a dock and a monument in the

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1920s French Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Wood

Antique Signed and Framed Oil Painting
Antique Signed and Framed Oil Painting

Antique Signed and Framed Oil Painting

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H 23.63 in W 27.96 in D 1.97 in

Antique Signed and Framed Oil Painting

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and impressive antique signed and framed oil painting. We can’t quite make out the

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1890s European Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle Antique Victorian

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H 15.9 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in

Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle Antique Victorian

By Fenton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

has a classic English oil can shaped form. The surface of the kettle is embellished with bright cut

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1870s English Victorian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Greek Grains or Olive Oil Pot, 19th Century
Antique Greek Grains or Olive Oil Pot, 19th Century

Antique Greek Grains or Olive Oil Pot, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

one-of-a-kind Greek koroniotiko, our grains or olive oil pot can be used inside or outdoors as a

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19th Century Greek Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Antique Terra Cotta Oil or Grains Jar from Casalina, Italy, Dated 1887
Antique Terra Cotta Oil or Grains Jar from Casalina, Italy, Dated 1887

Antique Terra Cotta Oil or Grains Jar from Casalina, Italy, Dated 1887

Located in Dallas, TX

half in ochre and the bottom having a striated white patination. Our Italian terra cotta oil jar can be

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Antique Screen with Blue Heron with Three Doors, Oil on Canvas Late 19th Century
Antique Screen with Blue Heron with Three Doors, Oil on Canvas Late 19th Century

Antique Screen with Blue Heron with Three Doors, Oil on Canvas Late 19th Century

Located in Florence, IT

flavor. The blue heron oil paintings have been restored. Can be used as a wall panel/painting.

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Brass

Portrait of a Young Girl
Portrait of a Young Girl

Portrait of a Young Girl

By George Frederic Watts

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

on canvas); Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons (1856-1857, oil on canvas); Stratford Canning, Viscount

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New York Winter Window
New York Winter Window

New York Winter Window

By Childe Hassam

Located in New Orleans, LA

oil on canvas can be counted among his greatest accomplishments as a painter. The work hails from his

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19th Century Impressionist Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th C. Italian Silver Sanctuary Lamp
18th C. Italian Silver Sanctuary Lamp

18th C. Italian Silver Sanctuary Lamp

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H 37 in W 14 in D 14 in

18th C. Italian Silver Sanctuary Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

for oil, this lamp can be wired for electricity, fitted for candles, or simply hung as a beautiful and

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Oil Cans

Pair French Patinated Bronze Urns
Pair French Patinated Bronze Urns

Pair French Patinated Bronze Urns

Located in Hudson, NY

. They have gilt bronze caps that were orianially oil lamp fittings and can easily be adapted for

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19th Century French Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Wrought Iron Bar Cart on wheels with two levels with glass tops.
Gilded Wrought Iron Bar Cart on wheels with two levels with glass tops.

Gilded Wrought Iron Bar Cart on wheels with two levels with glass tops.

Located in Oakville, ON

one are working very smoothly, the smaller ones are a little tight probably needing some oil. The bar

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves
Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves

Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves

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H 59.45 in W 80.71 in D 19.69 in

Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves

Located in Gloucester, GB

cleaned and polished. New hard wax oil has been added, so can be used for food storage/is food safe

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1910s German Industrial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Brass

Antique Golf Lamp
Antique Golf Lamp

Antique Golf Lamp

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H 68.12 in W 19.1 in D 19.1 in

Antique Golf Lamp

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

telescopic and supports a bowl, decorated with embossed thistle designs that holds the actual oil lamp. The

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19th Century British Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Italian Pair of Nautical Lanterns, 1920s
Early 20th century Italian Pair of Nautical Lanterns, 1920s

Early 20th century Italian Pair of Nautical Lanterns, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

manufacturer's stamp on each lantern, "Bottaro Giovanni Mura di Molo Genova". Each lantern was lit by an oil lamp

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1920s Italian Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Brass

Golf Lamp with Long Nose Golf Clubs
Golf Lamp with Long Nose Golf Clubs

Golf Lamp with Long Nose Golf Clubs

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H 68.12 in W 19.1 in D 19.1 in

Golf Lamp with Long Nose Golf Clubs

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

thistle designs that holds the actual oil lamp. The lamp can easily be converted to electricity.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Oil Cans

19th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp
19th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp

19th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp

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H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in

19th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp

Located in New York, NY

can accommodate both oil and candles. The front features silver pipes designed for wicks, making it

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1880s German Neoclassical Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Silver

Beautiful Wooden Buddha Statue from the Edo Period / Bodhisattva / 1603-1800
Beautiful Wooden Buddha Statue from the Edo Period / Bodhisattva / 1603-1800

Beautiful Wooden Buddha Statue from the Edo Period / Bodhisattva / 1603-1800

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and candle oil smoke, you can see the beauty of the wonderful sculpture. It has a dignified and noble

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Other

Godfried  Maes 17th Century Flemish Baroque Saint George Martyrdom 1681
Godfried  Maes 17th Century Flemish Baroque Saint George Martyrdom 1681

Godfried Maes 17th Century Flemish Baroque Saint George Martyrdom 1681

By Godfried Maes

Located in Milano, MI

, triumphantly raising the source and summit of church life. This large oil on canvas painting can be dated 1681

Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Canvas, Poplar

Rare Art Deco style BP domestic oil can, UK ca. 1920
Rare Art Deco style BP domestic oil can, UK ca. 1920

Rare Art Deco style BP domestic oil can, UK ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

United Kingdom / 1920 / oil can / tin / Art Deco / Mid-century Very early original BP Domestic

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Tin

Vintage Shell Motor Spirit Petrol Can with Bronze Screw Top Lid c.1940
Vintage Shell Motor Spirit Petrol Can with Bronze Screw Top Lid c.1940

Vintage Shell Motor Spirit Petrol Can with Bronze Screw Top Lid c.1940

By Shell Oil

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Vintage Shell Motor Spirit petrol can with bronze screw top lid and original red paint

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Metal, Bronze

English Oilcan or Cannister of Steel and Brass by Braime
English Oilcan or Cannister of Steel and Brass by Braime

English Oilcan or Cannister of Steel and Brass by Braime

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English automotive oil can (also known as an oiler or oil tin) of steel and brass from the

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Large Vintage Green Can Motor Gas Oil Garage Drum Motoring Memorabilia
Large Vintage Green Can Motor Gas Oil Garage Drum Motoring Memorabilia

Large Vintage Green Can Motor Gas Oil Garage Drum Motoring Memorabilia

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

played its part in the War Effort, extending its product ranges to include ammunition boxes and fuel cans

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tiffany Studios New York "Double Student Vine Border" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Double Student Vine Border" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Double Student Vine Border" Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

features double leaded glass shades that branch out in two arms with a centered patinated bronze “Oil Can

Category

Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Bronze

Extensive Moorland Landscape large 19th Century Oil
Extensive Moorland Landscape large 19th Century Oil

Extensive Moorland Landscape large 19th Century Oil

By Thomas Creswick

Located in Frome, Somerset

label verso. Thomas Creswick has works in many Gallery and Museum collections. His oil paintings can

Category

1850s Romantic Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Oil

Fine French Empire Portrait of Philippe Bardon, Oil Painting
Fine French Empire Portrait of Philippe Bardon, Oil Painting

Fine French Empire Portrait of Philippe Bardon, Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

oil painting, one that can be handed down throughout generations. The painting and frame are both

Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Cans

Materials

Oil

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Antique Oil Cans For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of antique oil cans available for sale. A selection of these works in the Art Deco and Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oil cans available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes black, brown, gray and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Edward Brewer are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.

How Much are Antique Oil Cans?

Prices for pieces in our collection of antique oil cans start at $75 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $1,800.