{"product_id":"esso-lube-metal-crate-with-7-bottles-1-quart","title":"Esso Lube Metal Crate with 7 Bottles 1 Pint","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eA classic piece of motoring heritage, this Esso EssoLube Motor Oil Bottle Set includes seven original 1-quart glass bottles displayed in the original metal EssoLube crate. This authentic set perfectly captures the look and feel of a traditional mid-century service station and remains a desirable collectible for petroliana enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s–1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esso (EssoLube)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e7 original embossed 1-quart EssoLube glass bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eOriginal EssoLube galvanized metal crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"908\"\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=\"1012\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eManufactured by Esso, the European arm of Standard Oil, this EssoLube bottle set is a wonderful example of early reusable garage equipment.\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThroughout the 1940s and 1950s, these bottles were used by mechanics to dispense oil directly from bulk drums, reflecting the practical design and brand pride of Esso’s mid-century operations. Each bottle’s embossed lettering served both a functional and promotional purpose, representing the reliability and innovation Esso became known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eThis set is in good vintage condition for its age. It includes seven of the original glass bottles, with one bottle showing small chips around the top rim - a common sign of authentic use. The remaining bottles are intact and display lovely patina and light residue consistent with workshop life. The metal crate retains its original EssoLube embossing and shows surface wear and ageing typical of period service station equipment. Together, they make a visually striking and genuinely characterful display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eCollectability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eHighly collectible among automobilia and petroliana enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eOriginal sets with bottles and crates are increasingly scarce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eIdeal for display in a garage, workshop, showroom, or motoring collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eA charming reminder of Esso’s enduring legacy and craftsmanship from the golden era of motoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58790624231773,"sku":"AM365","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-10-14at13.44.05_457b9889.jpg?v=1760521146","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/esso-lube-metal-crate-with-7-bottles-1-quart","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}