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Oil Can

CROSSLEY
c. 1900
Subcollections
Rural Industry
Overview

An oval shaped sealed metal can which has a long spout at one end and a handle at the other. On the side of the can is a brass plate, the spout has been welded onto the can. On the top of the can is an oval shaped lid with a handle which slides towards the spout, this allows the can to be filled with oil. The knob on the top of the oil can near the handle adjusts the amount of oil that comes out of the spout.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1997.54
Item type
Tools
Material
Metal
Width
8.5000 cm
Height or length
42.5000 cm
Depth
8 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the lid on the top of the can underneath the raised handle is etched "CROSSLEY" and opposite the handle is "MANCHESTER".

On the brass plate on the side of the can is embossed "CROSSLEY". On the base of the can is etched "No 05" and underneath is "IP"

Place made
Manchester, United Kingdom
Year
c. 1900
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
Completeness
88
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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Front view of Oil Can
Front view of Oil Can
Back side view of Oil Can
Back side view of Oil Can
Top view of Oil Can
Top view of Oil Can
Detail view of Top of Oil Can
Detail view of Top of Oil Can

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