Lot #85: 21-85 Antique OPW Fil-O-Matic Gas Pump Nozzle No. 1 Cincinnati OH With Rare Box

While cleaning out a storage locker, I found in a box this Antique OPW Fil-O-Matic Gas Pump Nozzle No. 1 Cincinnati OH With Rare Box. Here is a fantastic piece of mid-century Americana and petroliana history: a vintage OPW Fil-O-Matic No. 1 Gas Pump Nozzle complete with its incredibly rare, original cardboard display box. Manufactured by the OPW Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio, this nozzle features a rugged industrial design built for commercial service station use. The original box is a standout feature of this lot, showcasing bold red, white, and blue patriotic-style stripes. It prominently displays the classic diamond OPW logo and includes the vintage marketing catchphrase: "One of the greatest labor savers ever invented for service stations – Gives two-man service with one man." Since I am not an appraiser or collector and after doing some research I was able to determine that the condition of the items are as follows – • Nozzle: The cast metal fuel nozzle has an authentic, honest patina earned from genuine service station use. It features minor oxidation, surface scratches, and typical wear consistent with its age, giving it exceptional visual character for display. The moving lever mechanism and hold-open clip are intact. • Box: The original cardboard box shows signs of age, including shelf wear, some tearing, surface staining, and structural softening on the edges/flaps as shown in the photographs. However, the graphics remain remarkably vivid, and finding a nozzle alongside its original mid-century packaging is highly uncommon. These items would be perfect for • Petroliana, gas station, and oil company collectors. • Industrial garage, workshop, or "man cave" decor. • Antique automotive and historical roadside displays. REFER TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Pickup category timeslot {A}