Rare and Beautiful Somers Bros c. 1880s Squeeze Pump Oiler with Original Paper Litho Wrap antique Wabanaki basket fairly sturdy condition

fairly sturdy condition

With a little research I found an exact match of this guy on First Dibs (listed by a Belgian seller at $450)--ridiculous

Photograph: 4 1/8" x 3 3/4"

Best of all are Skeaping's graceful diagrams and beautiful full fledged drawings

1 1/2" thick

Rare and Beautiful Somers Bros c. 1880s Squeeze Pump Oiler with Original Paper Litho Wrap antique Wabanaki basket fairly sturdy conditionIts only rarely that I am really struck by an oil can, but this one may just be my new favorite object. I believe this sort is often called a banjo oiler due to its form, and one would release oil from it by squeezing pressing the center (it feels like an old squeak toy to mevery satisfying!) Ive found no other with wonderful paper litho wrap decorating the sides, and with the aid of a magnifier I am able to read some printed text on itFunnel Piller