{"product_id":"esso-lube-bottles-with-metal-crate","title":"Esso Lube Metal Crate with 8 Bottles 1 Quart","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eA stunning and authentic piece of mid-century motoring history, this Esso EssoLube Motor Oil Bottle Set features eight original 1-quart glass bottles presented in their original metal carrying crate. A true collectible from the golden age of the garage, this set showcases Esso’s legacy of innovation and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s–1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esso (EssoLube)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e8 original embossed 1-quart EssoLube glass bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eOriginal EssoLube galvanized metal crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear glass bottles embossed with “EssoLube” and “1 Quart,” housed in a factory-stamped steel crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eProduced by Esso, the European arm of Standard Oil, this EssoLube bottle set reflects a time when reusable glass containers were the standard for dispensing engine oil.\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eDuring the 1940s and 1950s, service stations filled these heavy-duty bottles from bulk oil drums, with each bottle designed for repeated use. The embossed “EssoLube” branding reinforced the company’s dedication to quality lubricants and brand consistency across its network of garages and petrol stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eThis example remains in excellent vintage condition for its age, with eight complete 1-quart bottles and the original EssoLube crate intact. The bottles display light residue and patina consistent with workshop use, while the metal carrier shows age-related wear and surface marks that highlight its authentic industrial character. Together, they present a beautifully preserved example of classic motoring equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eHighly collectible among petroliana and vintage motoring enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eComplete sets with both bottles and crate are increasingly hard to find\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003ePerfect for display in a garage, workshop, showroom, or vintage car collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eA timeless piece that celebrates Esso’s proud heritage and the craftsmanship of the early service station era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58789701517661,"sku":"AM364","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-10-14at13.27.12_8d9cd352.jpg?v=1760521072","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/esso-lube-bottles-with-metal-crate","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}