Featured Mystery Miniature Oil Can

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Ranger Rick, Oct 25, 2025.

  1. Ranger Rick

    Ranger Rick Well-Known Member

    This is a strange one. I have seen lots of tiny oil cans but never one at a 90 degree angle. This is only about 4 3/4 inches long and 1 inch tall. No makers name or markings, made of steel. Any clues what it was used for??

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    Ranger Rick, Oct 25, 2025
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Sewing machine or other small contraption that way? Just a wild guess.
     
    Bronwen, Oct 25, 2025
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    My first thought as well.
     
    Any Jewelry, Oct 26, 2025
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  4. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    According to this one posted on Instagram @Bronwen & @Any Jewelry are correct. :happy::happy:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DI2BUi_u8w4/

    I translated through Google. :smuggrin::smuggrin:

    ❌️SOLD❌️An old oil canister, this piece was used to lubricate an old sewing machine.
    Price: R$65.00 + Shipping
    We have great historical and nostalgic pieces available for your decor and collection. You can access them in the highlights, "Available l, ll, and lll." Opening the highlights will display photos of the available pieces. You can see more photos, descriptions, and prices.
     
    bercrystal, Oct 26, 2025
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