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Lot #13: Rare Antique Queen City Oil Co. Wood-Jacketed 5-Gallon Kerosene Can

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- Antique, primitive 5-gallon fuel/kerosene container features its original protective wood-slat jacket, secured with tightly stitched metal rivets. - The top of the heavy-gauge metal jug retains its authentic, raised embossed solder-set pewter placard boldly reading: "THE QUEEN CITY OIL CO. – OIL – TORONTO". - Designed for rugged transit via rail or wagonways, this piece comes complete with its original structural iron bail wire handle accented by a beautifully turned, central wooden grip handle. - Tin/Galvanized Iron core, Wood jacket sleeve, Cast Iron handle details - This item was made between 1890 and 1912. The Queen City Oil Co. was founded in 1882 by Samuel and Elias Rogers in Toronto. It operated under this distinct branding until it was fully absorbed and rebranded by Imperial Oil around 1913. - Excellent primitive antique condition, untouched weathered patina with light rust, surface oxidation, and honest wear to the wood staves that enhances its historic character. The text on the metal badge remains exceptionally legible and crisp. - Dimensions: 11"diameter, 19"tall PICK UP DATES: We are offering 2 pick up dates for your convenience, pick up on Sat Oct 17 from 10am-1pm or Wed Oct 21 from 5pm-7pm. MS18-#2151G Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, October 17 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Day 2
Wednesday Oct 21 05:00pm-07:00pm

Pickup Location:  Tamarac Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 7J2 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, October 16, 2026 between 1:00 AM and 1:45 AM

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