RA 8635 VINTAGE 2 GALLON PETROL CAN "SHELLMEX BP LTD" ship-zone-b OTHER LEVERS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATION

OTHER LEVERS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATION

the top is distinctive  as it has pressed ridges as did its G

This system allowed for a Ganger to withdraw a special brass key allowing him possesion of the single line to carry out maintainence as required

The enamel face has B

(W) except one stamped G

RA 8635 VINTAGE 2 GALLON PETROL CAN "SHELLMEX BP LTD" ship-zone-b OTHER LEVERS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATIONA super example of an early Shellmex B P Ltd 2 gallon petrol can, manufactured by Valor from 1929 this were still going strong into the 1970s This can has a fantastic original patina and would be perfect for a vintage garage collectors or classic car owner. These cans are nearly always repainted so nice to have this example, this was part of a "barn find".