{"product_id":"swingspout-red-oil-can","title":"Swingspout Oil Can Red Flexible Spout Missing Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Swingspout oil can is a vintage red painted metal oiler with a flexible corrugated swing spout, embossed Swingspout lettering, carrying handle, and thumb operated valve mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red paint still gives the can strong display color, while the surface shows widespread paint loss, scratches, darkening, exposed metal, and wear, and the circular top lid is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts working garage form and worn red finish fit a petroliana collection, workshop display, service station collection, or shelf of old automotive and industrial tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Swingspout oil can\"\u003eSwingspout oil can\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible spout metal oil can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e1930s to the 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red with exposed silver toned metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swingspout embossed on front. FILL TO ARROW POINT and LIQUID embossed on reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial garage and service station equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 inches tall, 11 inches wide overall, with a body approximately 4 1\/4 inches round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible corrugated swing spout, spout support wire, metal carrying handle, embossed lettering, and thumb operated valve mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The can remains solid and visually distinctive for display, but it has a missing lid and substantial surface wear from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flexible corrugated spout remains attached, including its support wire that holds the spout near the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal thumb lever mechanism remains present across the top opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe embossed Swingspout name is still readable on the front despite surrounding paint wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red paint remains bright across much of the body, handle, and spout, giving the piece strong contrast against the exposed metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rectangular carrying handle remains attached to the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circular cap or lid that originally covered the large top opening is missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red painted finish has widespread chips, scratches, rubbing, darkened areas, and exposed metal across the body, rim, handle, and spout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upper rim shows especially heavy paint loss and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe end of the spout is visibly worn and irregular in shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exposed metal portions show oxidation, staining, and discoloration from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe embossed lettering on portions of the body is worn and difficult to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible spout oil cans were made to let a mechanic direct lubricant into areas that were difficult to reach with a rigid pouring can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with its missing lid, it has the shape, color, and visible history that make old shop equipment interesting to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. 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