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      Date: 1897 -

Description: Small brass oilcan used for oiling small orifices,for example in a watch or clock. Either side of the body has a raised oval that creates a finger hold. Flanged top to body. Top unscrews for filling and reveals a funnel and a spike for clearing blockages. Inscribed on the base "MADE IN USA PAT'D APRIL 23.95" and "PAT'D APRIL 6.97". Found on the property originally owned by Jimmy Woods.

Format: realia
Object: clocks
Material: brass

Titles:
Woods Oil Can

Subjects: oil cans

People/Orgs: Woods, Jimmy

Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.

Object number: FHR_00390

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