Sturdie Motor Oil Rack
Made in Canada. 1953 - 1960. Double-sided painted metal (DSPM). Sturdie was a Lethbridge, Alberta independent. The Sturdie Motor Oil brand started in August 1942 and operated through the 1950s. The "Sturdie Oils Limited" brand started in 1953 which is the company name on the cans. Prior to the name change the company was John V. Johansen and Co. Marked, "CCC-90" lower right Quarts: 6.5" x 4" dia. Litres: 5.75" x 4" dia. Rack sign: 15" x 21.5". Rack: 43" x 29" x 10.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #501859). All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. From the Barry Yorgason Collection.
Condition
Rack sign retains excellent colour and gloss. Minor edge nicks. 15 imperial quarts (11 full). There are five one litre cans (full). Quarts show excellent colour and gloss with minor nicks and/or vacuum creases. Rack retains original paint with minor pitting. Minor crease to the lower left corner of one side of rack.
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Made in Canada. 1953 - 1960. Double-sided painted metal (DSPM). Sturdie was a Lethbridge, Alberta independent. The Sturdie Motor Oil brand started in August 1942 and operated through the 1950s. The "Sturdie Oils Limited" brand started in 1953 which is the company name on the cans. Prior to the name change the company was John V. Johansen and Co. Marked, "CCC-90" lower right Quarts: 6.5" x 4" dia. Litres: 5.75" x 4" dia. Rack sign: 15" x 21.5". Rack: 43" x 29" x 10.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #501859). All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. From the Barry Yorgason Collection.
Condition
Rack sign retains excellent colour and gloss. Minor edge nicks. 15 imperial quarts (11 full). There are five one litre cans (full). Quarts show excellent colour and gloss with minor nicks and/or vacuum creases. Rack retains original paint with minor pitting. Minor crease to the lower left corner of one side of rack.