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AMBROSE COLLECTIBLES Curated Vintage Advertising • Petroliana • Americana Featured Collection Piece Rocket Motor Oil Original Two-Gallon Space-Age Motor Oil Advertising Can Pittsburgh Penn Oil Co. • Creighton, Pennsylvania • Two Gallons Item Overview
Motor oil advertising from the space-age imagination.
Offered here is an original vintage Rocket Motor Oil two-gallon metal advertising can featuring one of the more memorable graphics found on period independent motor-oil packaging: a streamlined rocket blasting across a bold red field.
Item Details Brand Rocket Motor Oil Distributor Pittsburgh Penn Oil Co. Location Creighton, Pennsylvania Capacity Two Gallons Construction Lithographed metal can with carrying handle and threaded cap Approx. Height Approx. 12\" can body Category Petroliana / Motor Oil / Gas & Oil / Service Station Advertising Space-Age Advertising A rocket was a pretty good way to sell speed.
The front graphic captures the optimism and visual language of America\'s space-age era: oversized three-dimensional lettering, speed lines and a full rocket illustration streaking across the package.
A Note to Serious Collectors This one has the graphic. You don\'t have to explain why it\'s on the shelf.
Made to sell motor oil.
Built like it was headed for orbit.
Why This Piece Stands Out Exceptional Pictorial Graphic The large rocket illustration gives the can far more visual impact than conventional logo-only oil packaging. Two-Gallon Display Size Large enough to command attention on a shelf while remaining easy to display in a garage or collection. Original Hardware The carrying handle and threaded metal cap remain present. Pittsburgh-Penn Attribution The reverse retains the original Pittsburgh Penn Oil Co. identification and period Rocket Motor Oil advertising copy. Condition & Preservation
Original vintage Rocket Motor Oil two-gallon metal advertising can in good displayable condition. The red, cream and navy graphics remain strong and the rocket illustration presents exceptionally well.
The can shows age-related scratches, scuffs, surface marks, paint wear, staining and handling wear throughout, consistent with its age and original use.
Areas of oxidation and rust are visible around portions of the top, bottom, seams and metal edges. Original carrying handle and threaded cap remain present.
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AMBROSE COLLECTIBLES Pieces worth collecting. Advertising worth preserving. Curated Vintage Advertising • Petroliana • Americana
