Best antique glass Collecting Vintage Oil Cans
Vintage oil cans, otherwise known as petroliana, were considered trash not too long ago. But these days, they're collector's items and are sought all over the internet! There are so many types to be found and while they're still a bit easy to come by, they're not too expensive and are a fun kind of collection.
You can find them all over the place, from your local trash heap to abandoned garages. Just make sure that while you're 'treasure hunting' you've gotten permission! Nothing ruins a good treasure hunt like a fine for trespassing. You can also bid for them over the internet but a lot of people think of that as half the fun gone.
Unusual vintage oil cans are the ones you want. The very common ones are a dime a dozen still, so they're not very challenging for the collector. Look for ones with a mascot or with an unusual name. These are the ones even the masters would like to get their hands on.
Vintage oil cans that are unopened, or with mascots, unusual names, or names of defunct companies are the material of collector's dreams. Just one could go for a very high price, if the collector would be willing to part with it, that is.
Ok, collection started. First, clean out your finds. Motor oil is flammable and you don't want that anywhere near your house. And if they've come from the junkyard or the dump, you'll really need to wash them off anyway. Find a great place to display your treasures. That means looking for a place out of the heat and away from any heat source or sparks. Now that you've gotten the collecting bug, anything is next. Vintage garage signs? What about traffic signs? What's best about collecting the oil cans, though, is they can all fit inside your house. You can't do that with a vintage car.
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