Sold for A$100
(Shell) / Property of the Shell Co Ltd // (Arrow) / Fill to line above arrow point / One Imperial Quart / (Acid etched crown over Vic) / (Shell) / 12. Base Mark: (Modern AGM monogram) / (Illegible numbers). Garagenalia Oil Bottle Machine made. Clear. Quart. 244 mm without pourer. 1940s
Very Good. Inner lip has shallow flakes over about 30 mm to the rear, there are a few other nibbles around the inner lip as well. Some light haze internally. Scuffs around shoulder, one patch of heavier wear to the left shoulder. Light scuffs and scratches over much of the external surface. Couple of small impact marks around front base. There is extensive usage wear under the base. The tin pourer has some dints. Still has most of its paint, but has faded. This pourer has 30 / Shell / X-100 / Motor Oil in red print on a yellow background. A nice pictorial oil bottle! Grade: 7.7 Estimate: $100 - 150
