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What you find on this page will be a variety
of service station collectibles plus some things of just general interest.

ITEM
(click on picture) DESCRIPTION

AC TAG
AC DIP STICK TAG
This is an orginal tag that was attached directly to the oil dip stick.
It served as a reminder of the date, weight, mileage, etc. of the last oil change.
This particular tag was put out by AC.

ASH TRAY
ASH TRAY
This is one of many promotional items put out by various dearlerships and service stations.
This particular one comes from GROB CHEVROLET, Murphysboro, Il..

ERTL TRUCK
1910 MAC TRUCK
Ertl has a great idea.
That is to make models of collectible automobiles.
This particular model is a 1910 Mack Tanker with the famous "C" cab.
It is die-cast metal and made on a 1/32 scale.
It also functions as a bank and appeals to the Standard Red Crown collectors.

GREASE
FAIR BANKS MORSE GREASE
This is an orginal tube of grease.
It has a box, instruction/use paper, and a tube of grease.
This particular collectible has high appeal to the old hit-N-miss gas engines lovers.
Note the very early "lead" cap on the tube.

ICE BAG
BF GOODRICH ICE BAG
Several of the automotive related companies made items that were unrelated to the auto.
This example is an ice bag with the orginal box by the BF Goodrich Co..

SALT PEPPER
GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
This little tin service station is used to display our collection of salt and pepper shakers.
It makes a neat display. Individual shakers can be viewed under the appropriate service station.
Some are individually displayed on this page.
These shakers have become extremely desirable as a collectible. There are a few different varities of these pumps, i.e. Phillips 66 has two different shapes.

SALT PEPPER
GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
This is a pair of Esso shakers.
They are somewhat rare.

SALT PEPPER
GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
This is a pair of Deep Rock shakers.
They are not as common as Phillips 66.

SALT PEPPER
GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
This is a pair of Phillips 66 shakers from the 50's.

SALT PEPPER
GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
This is a pair of Conoco shakers.
They are in excellent condition.

Buss Fuse
Display DISPLAY
This is an orginal display which holds individual fuse packages.
It is made to sit on the counter and has dividers for various fuse amps.
This particular display has a reference to a 1925 law on its top.

Household
Oilers
HOUSEHOLD OILERS
These oilers are a popular size around collecters.
Finol by Standard has an interesting spout.
The Sears in the backgd. has a Ted Williams paper lable over the metal sears label.
These are just a few in our collection.

Door Jam
Stricker DOOR JAM STICKERS
This is an orginal Quaker State sticker.
It is to remind the owner to have the oil changed.

FUSE BOX
WATLOW FUSES
This is an orginal box of fuses used in the old automobiles.
It was made in St. Louis and is just one example of many
It is made of cardboard while most were made of tin.

OIL CAN
QUAKER STATE MOTOR OIL
This is an orginal metal oil can in excellent condition.
It is the typical round quart can the is quite collectible.

POST CARD
EXIDE POST CARDS
This is an orginal post card used to promote Exide batteries
It is only one of a series of EXTREMELY colorful cards.

MAP
MAP CHICAGO
This is an orginal map put out in 1934 by Pure Oil company.
These maps used to be given free to motorist.
This particular map is from the World's Fair in Chicago, Century of Progress.

OIL CAN
PYROIL OIL TIN
Dated, 1937, this metal can is only 3" tall.
The Pyroil Oil Company was in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
It was founded by W. V. Kidder.
Because of its size and condition, it is highly collectible.

OIL CAN
PYROIL OIL TIN
This metal can is 6" tall.
The Pyroil Oil Company was in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
It was founded by W. V. Kidder.
Because of its size and condition, it is highly collectible.

ALMANAC
STANDARD ALMANAC
Almanac's were a very readable source of what people considered usable infomation.
Service stations were well aware of that fact, so they published such under their trade names.
This example is by Standard Oil Co..
It is in excellent condition for it's age.
As we in the collectin business always say, Condition, Condition, and Condition
are the top 3 reasons for determining value.

COMIC
STAN STANDARD COMIC
Many service stations tries to appeal to the adult population through their children.
They would produce give-a-ways for the kids but they always included plenty of advertising to get the attention of the adults.
Stan Standard was the name of the "character" in this comic by Standard Oil Co..
Pretty clever way to keep the STANDARD name in the forefront of the conversation, no?

GAME
STANDARD OIL PUNCH OUT GAME
This NOS game was a children's give-a-way.
They would punch out the figures and set up a Standard Station.
They would end up with a game of competition for up to 4 players.
Being NOS and nerver punched, makes this a desirable collectible.
The name of the Nebraska station giving this game is rubber stamped on the board.

TRUCK
TOOTSIE TOY
This little green truck is an expample of another children's toy.
They have become quite collectible.
They really do not do much for me, so I use this one only as a example of automobilia.
I have very few in my collection.

OIL JAR
WOLF'S HEAD OIL JAR
During the war, when metal was reserved for military use, automobiles still had to have oil.
The oil companies begin putting out their brands of oil in glass jars,
to show there support to the war efforts.
This example is from the Wolf's Head Oil Co..
Many of them had the name on the lid as well.
Of course, being glass, few have survived over the years and those that have are a nice collectible.

OIL JARS
OTHER OIL JARS
The oil companies begin putting out their brands of oil in glass jars,
to show there support to the war efforts.
This picture several examples from various oil co..

Whiz Tin
Whiz Tin
This is an orginal tin from the teens used to "paint" the tires of automobiles to make them "look Good".
In reality, tires of that time were really ugly because of the lack of roads.
Tires really took a beating as at this time
"four wheeling" was everywhere, not just "off road".

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ITEM (click on picture)	DESCRIPTION
AC TAG	AC DIP STICK TAG This is an orginal tag that was attached directly to the oil dip stick. It served as a reminder of the date, weight, mileage, etc. of the last oil change. This particular tag was put out by AC.
ASH TRAY	ASH TRAY This is one of many promotional items put out by various dearlerships and service stations. This particular one comes from GROB CHEVROLET, Murphysboro, Il..
ERTL TRUCK	1910 MAC TRUCK Ertl has a great idea. That is to make models of collectible automobiles. This particular model is a 1910 Mack Tanker with the famous "C" cab. It is die-cast metal and made on a 1/32 scale. It also functions as a bank and appeals to the Standard Red Crown collectors.
GREASE	FAIR BANKS MORSE GREASE This is an orginal tube of grease. It has a box, instruction/use paper, and a tube of grease. This particular collectible has high appeal to the old hit-N-miss gas engines lovers. Note the very early "lead" cap on the tube.
ICE BAG	BF GOODRICH ICE BAG Several of the automotive related companies made items that were unrelated to the auto. This example is an ice bag with the orginal box by the BF Goodrich Co..
SALT PEPPER	GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS This little tin service station is used to display our collection of salt and pepper shakers. It makes a neat display. Individual shakers can be viewed under the appropriate service station. Some are individually displayed on this page. These shakers have become extremely desirable as a collectible. There are a few different varities of these pumps, i.e. Phillips 66 has two different shapes.
SALT PEPPER	GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS This is a pair of Esso shakers. They are somewhat rare.
SALT PEPPER	GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS This is a pair of Deep Rock shakers. They are not as common as Phillips 66.
SALT PEPPER	GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS This is a pair of Phillips 66 shakers from the 50's.
SALT PEPPER	GAS PUMP SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS This is a pair of Conoco shakers. They are in excellent condition.
Buss Fuse Display	DISPLAY This is an orginal display which holds individual fuse packages. It is made to sit on the counter and has dividers for various fuse amps. This particular display has a reference to a 1925 law on its top.
Household Oilers	HOUSEHOLD OILERS These oilers are a popular size around collecters. Finol by Standard has an interesting spout. The Sears in the backgd. has a Ted Williams paper lable over the metal sears label. These are just a few in our collection.
Door Jam Stricker	DOOR JAM STICKERS This is an orginal Quaker State sticker. It is to remind the owner to have the oil changed.
FUSE BOX	WATLOW FUSES This is an orginal box of fuses used in the old automobiles. It was made in St. Louis and is just one example of many It is made of cardboard while most were made of tin.
OIL CAN	QUAKER STATE MOTOR OIL This is an orginal metal oil can in excellent condition. It is the typical round quart can the is quite collectible.
POST CARD	EXIDE POST CARDS This is an orginal post card used to promote Exide batteries It is only one of a series of EXTREMELY colorful cards.
MAP	MAP CHICAGO This is an orginal map put out in 1934 by Pure Oil company. These maps used to be given free to motorist. This particular map is from the World's Fair in Chicago, Century of Progress.
OIL CAN	PYROIL OIL TIN Dated, 1937, this metal can is only 3" tall. The Pyroil Oil Company was in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was founded by W. V. Kidder. Because of its size and condition, it is highly collectible.
OIL CAN	PYROIL OIL TIN This metal can is 6" tall. The Pyroil Oil Company was in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was founded by W. V. Kidder. Because of its size and condition, it is highly collectible.
ALMANAC	STANDARD ALMANAC Almanac's were a very readable source of what people considered usable infomation. Service stations were well aware of that fact, so they published such under their trade names. This example is by Standard Oil Co.. It is in excellent condition for it's age. As we in the collectin business always say, Condition, Condition, and Condition are the top 3 reasons for determining value.
COMIC	STAN STANDARD COMIC Many service stations tries to appeal to the adult population through their children. They would produce give-a-ways for the kids but they always included plenty of advertising to get the attention of the adults. Stan Standard was the name of the "character" in this comic by Standard Oil Co.. Pretty clever way to keep the STANDARD name in the forefront of the conversation, no?
GAME	STANDARD OIL PUNCH OUT GAME This NOS game was a children's give-a-way. They would punch out the figures and set up a Standard Station. They would end up with a game of competition for up to 4 players. Being NOS and nerver punched, makes this a desirable collectible. The name of the Nebraska station giving this game is rubber stamped on the board.
TRUCK	TOOTSIE TOY This little green truck is an expample of another children's toy. They have become quite collectible. They really do not do much for me, so I use this one only as a example of automobilia. I have very few in my collection.
OIL JAR	WOLF'S HEAD OIL JAR During the war, when metal was reserved for military use, automobiles still had to have oil. The oil companies begin putting out their brands of oil in glass jars, to show there support to the war efforts. This example is from the Wolf's Head Oil Co.. Many of them had the name on the lid as well. Of course, being glass, few have survived over the years and those that have are a nice collectible.
OIL JARS	OTHER OIL JARS The oil companies begin putting out their brands of oil in glass jars, to show there support to the war efforts. This picture several examples from various oil co..
Whiz Tin	Whiz Tin This is an orginal tin from the teens used to "paint" the tires of automobiles to make them "look Good". In reality, tires of that time were really ugly because of the lack of roads. Tires really took a beating as at this time "four wheeling" was everywhere, not just "off road".

	GULF MOTOR OIL		MOBIL OIL CO.
	SHELL OIL CO.		SINCLAIR OIL CO.
	TEXACO MOTOR OIL		OTHER OIL CO.
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