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Were these likely used in the 1940's or 50's? #822681 Thu Jun 04 2026 06:41 PM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 29 Likes: 5 Grand Rapids, MI F fordlandia OP Active Member
OP fordlandia Active Member F Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 29 Likes: 5 Grand Rapids, MI	Just trying to learn what time period these oil bottles were likely used in gas stations to dispense bulk oil. Huffman Manufacturing produced by Duraglass. Thanks in advance! Bill Waite Grand Rapids, MI

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Re: Were these likely used in the 1940's or 50's? fordlandia #822682 Thu Jun 04 2026 06:57 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 25,397 Likes: 2849 So. Ca. advertologist Veteran Member
advertologist Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 25,397 Likes: 2849 So. Ca.	1910-1934 Glass bottles were used from 1910-1934 and again during WWII when steel was needed for the war effort. 1931: Sealed one- and five-quart round metal cans with soldered seams began production.1932: Kendall is often cited as one of the first companies to nationally roll out motor oil in sealed 1-quart cans. Motor oil stopped coming in traditional metal and cardboard cans in the mid-1980s. .. ... Last edited by advertologist; Thu Jun 04 2026 07:14 PM. RANDY
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Re: Were these likely used in the 1940's or 50's? advertologist #822692 Fri Jun 05 2026 10:30 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 29 Likes: 5 Grand Rapids, MI F fordlandia OP Active Member
OP fordlandia Active Member F Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 29 Likes: 5 Grand Rapids, MI	Thank you, Randy! I noticed that you have made 25,157 posts on this forum. Needless to say, I consider your response to be THE definitive answer! Last edited by fordlandia; Fri Jun 05 2026 10:31 AM.

Re: Were these likely used in the 1940's or 50's? fordlandia #822699 Fri Jun 05 2026 02:30 PM
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advertologist Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 25,397 Likes: 2849 So. Ca.	to "buy it now" .. ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/327197854818 RANDY

Re: Were these likely used in the 1940's or 50's? fordlandia #822714 Sat Jun 06 2026 10:14 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,961 Likes: 66 Plover, Wisconsin, U.S.A. J Jolly-John Veteran Member
Jolly-John Veteran Member J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,961 Likes: 66 Plover, Wisconsin, U.S.A.	Yep...we've seen it before, Randy. Well, at least he thought you had THE definitive answer, enabling him to make a good eBay ad. John

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