Lot 242

Vintage Handy Oiler Service Station Oil Bottle

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Vintage Handy Oiler Service Station Oil Bottle

Starting Bid: $5

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
June 17, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

Manufactured by the Handy Oiler Co. of Danville, Indiana, this vintage automotive lubricant dispenser consists of a clear glass vessel and a screw-on metal spout assembly. The bottle features a tapered neck and a cylindrical body with a weighted base for stability. The dispensing unit includes a threaded cap, a long tapered pouring spout, and an integrated internal breather tube designed to regulate flow during use. The glass body is heavily embossed with several lines of identifying text, including HANDY OILER, PAT'D. NOV. 28. 1922, HANDY OILER CO., and DANVILLE, INDIANA. Functional markings are also present, including a fill line near the shoulder labeled FILL TO THIS RING and a capacity mark stating ONE QUART LIQUID near the base. This piece represents a standard piece of service station equipment from the mid-20th century.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
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