Vintage 1950s Skelly Supreme Motor Oil 1-Quart Ribbed Metal Can – Grade No. 3 (Service MS)Up for sale is an incredibly striking, 100% original vintage 1950s Skelly Supreme Motor Oil 1-Quart tin can. This features the highly desirable, bright gold-metallic variant finish with the classic wraparound blue and white industrial oil derrick/refinery graphics along the bottom edge.
This particular piece is stamped GRADE NO. 3 and SERVICE MS on the top lid, identifying it as Skelly\'s premium mid-century heavy-duty formulation for warm-weather and severe driving conditions.Condition Details for Collectors:• Graphics & Luster: Excellent shelf display appeal. The metallic gold paint retains a beautiful, highly reflective mirrored sheen. The white, blue, and red graphics are sharp, bold, and unfaded.• Body & Can Structure: Very clean condition with no major crushing or heavy structural dents. There are only minor surface scuffs, tiny shallow pings, and minimal light oxidation spots consistent with a genuine 70-year-old garage find.• Opening: This can is empty. The top lid was cleanly opened in-period using a traditional triangular spout opener, leaving a crisp, authentic cut that preserves the stamped lettering beautifully. The bottom lid is intact and unopened.Please review the high-resolution photos closely to assess the exact cosmetic condition for yourself. It makes a phenomenal addition to any antique petroliana collection, classic car garage, or man cave shelf display!Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely packed in a sturdy box with plenty of protective wrapping to ensure it arrives in the exact condition shown. Fast shipping with tracking provided.Buy with confidence—add this gorgeous piece of Midwestern oil history to your collection today!Check out my other listings for more vintage antique gas oil petroliana collectible cans.
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