Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Four Vintage

A Collection of Four Vintage Esso and Pratts Fuel and Paraffin Cans - This collection comprises four vintage metal containers used for the storage and dispensing of fuel and paraffin, primarily dating from the mid-20th century. The group includes a rectangular two-gallon petrol can featuring an embossed oval logo for Esso on the side, retaining portions of its original green painted finish and a brass screw-top filler cap. A second rectangular two-gallon can is identified by vertical embossed lettering reading Pratts, a brand of the Anglo-American Oil Co.; this item shows remnants of red paint on the handle and retains a brass filler cap. Also present is a rectangular Esso Blue paraffin can, finished in off-white with printed blue and yellow graphics. Completing the set is a smaller, unbranded metal service pouring can equipped with a side-mounted spout and a wire-form carry handle. The items are constructed from soldered and seamed sheet metal.