Lot # 33 - Standard Oil Co Wooden Kerosene Crates– Early 1900s Pearl Oil Branding

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 05-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 12-May-2026 7:32:00 PM
Current bid:

$26.00

Highest bidder:

Dakiam

Auction has ended

Description :

A grouped lot of early 20th‑century wooden kerosene crates from Standard Oil Company of California, originally used to transport two 5‑gallon cans of Pearl Oil, the company’s refined kerosene formulated for household heaters, cookstoves, and lamps. Each crate retains strong period branding with clear product identification and usage notes.

These examples align with documented Pearl Oil crate panels produced during the first half of the 1900s, reflecting Standard Oil’s packaging and distribution practices of the era. Surfaces show age‑appropriate wear and patina consistent with authentic industrial use, while typography and branding remain visually compelling.

A desirable lot for collectors of petroleum history, industrial advertising, and early West Coast commercial ephemera. Suitable for display, prop use, or incorporation into rustic interior design.



Dimensions : 10 in L x 21 in W x 15.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Dakiam

Date Bid User
12-May-2026 3:18:05 PM $26.00 Dakiam
12-May-2026 3:09:18 PM $13.00 IceBerg
11-May-2026 1:45:44 PM $10.00 Dakiam
11-May-2026 1:45:44 PM $9.00 Nightcountry
08-May-2026 3:36:48 AM $5.00 Dakiam

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