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Vintage Ocean Liner Motor Oil 2-Gallon Can | Original Aviation Graphics | Traymore Lubricants, New York
Offered for sale is a striking vintage Ocean Liner Motor Oil two-gallon metal can featuring exceptional early aviation artwork and bold red, white, and navy blue lithographed graphics.
Distributed by Traymore Lubricants of New York, N.Y., this collectible advertising can features a magnificent four-engine, twin-tail aircraft illustration reminiscent of the great transoceanic flying boats of aviation\'s golden age.
Highlights:
Original vintage Ocean Liner Motor Oil advertising can
Estimated 1940s to early 1950s era
Two U.S. gallon capacity
Original screw cap and metal carrying handle
Completely empty
Measures approximately 10.5 inches tall to the rim and 11.5 inches including handle
Beautiful multicolor lithographed airplane artwork
Original manufacturer advertising and oil specifications
Marked Traymore Lubricants, New York, N.Y.
Condition:
Attractive original vintage condition with strong, vibrant graphics. Shows age-related scratches, scuffs, surface wear, and areas of paint loss consistent with its age and previous use.
No restoration reported. Original cap and handle are present.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Collector Appeal:
An eye-catching addition to a vintage petroliana collection, antique automotive display, aviation memorabilia collection, garage, showroom, or transportation-themed collection.
The unusual combination of motor oil advertising and dramatic aircraft imagery makes this an especially interesting display piece.
A wonderful surviving example of vintage American advertising design
