Oil Can [Europa]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.427

Maker

Europa Oil New Zealand Limited

Description

Cylindrical metal 'Europa' oil container- approx. 20 litre capacity, c. 1980s era, white and red colouring and Europa logo. Has small screw top lid and handle with a black plastic grip at top. On bottom front is valve for dispensing oil. Text on reverse describes various Europa products such as 'Europa Crankcase Oils' and 'Europa Farm Specialities'. The container bows slight towards the top edge and lip is vertically raised above the upper most platform.

Marks

E/ europa Maker's Mark
20 litres / 18kg/ Europa Oil (N.Z.) Limited, Wellington Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Europa Oil New Zealand Limited. 1980s. Oil Can [Europa], 2006.427. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tool, Lubrication Can, Oil Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Mechanical T&E Mechanical Devices

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Road Transport Transport

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