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[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"edf6cd60-2a75-4959-ae94-ce34c6eb6477\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eThis Filtrate Penetrating Oil can is a finely preserved example of mid-20th-century British industrial packaging, representing one of the long-established names in lubrication and engineering products. Its striking blue and yellow colour scheme, bold script, and reference to colloidal graphite reflect a period when British manufacturers were emphasising technological innovation and precision engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Joy \u0026amp; Sons Limited, Leeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penetrating oil can\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"591\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed metal can with screw cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e The can features the Filtrate trademark in flowing cursive lettering across a vivid blue background, accented with yellow and black detailing. The wording “Contains Acheson Colloidal Graphite” highlights the product’s advanced formulation, while the lower section includes the company’s founding date and the phrase “Between Trafalgar and Waterloo,” a nod to the firm’s historic origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One pint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent original condition with clean printing, minimal wear, and intact cap. The colours remain bright and legible, retaining the charm of early post-war industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eEdward Joy \u0026amp; Sons Limited was founded in Leeds in 1807, establishing itself as one of Britain’s oldest oil and lubricant producers. Originally serving the textile and engineering industries of northern England, the company expanded its operations throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries to supply lubricants for machinery, vehicles, and industrial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eBy the 1930s and 1940s, Filtrate had become a household name among motorists and engineers. The company specialised in producing high-quality oils and greases designed to meet the demands of modern machinery. Their use of colloidal graphite, produced under license from Acheson Industries, was a key selling point. Graphite provided superior lubrication under extreme pressure and temperature, making it ideal for engines, gears, and precision components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eThe Acheson process, invented by Edward Goodrich Acheson in the late 19th century, produced finely divided graphite particles suspended in oil, forming what was known as “DAG” (Deflocculated Acheson Graphite). This gave Filtrate products enhanced anti-friction and anti-wear properties, appealing to both professional engineers and home mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eFiltrate’s packaging design evolved during the mid-20th century to reflect the shift toward modern, high-performance branding. The use of bold colours, clean lettering, and technical claims reflected confidence in British engineering and industry. Products like this penetrating oil were marketed as essential tools for maintaining everything from bicycles and farm machinery to aircraft components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eThe can’s design captures the aesthetic of post-war British engineering: practical, robust, and informative. The blue background symbolises reliability and technology, while the yellow accents draw attention to key information. The slogan “Between Trafalgar and Waterloo” cleverly connects the company’s founding year of 1807 with two defining moments in British history, suggesting a legacy of endurance and national pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003eThe inclusion of the “DAG Colloidal Graphite” mark demonstrates a collaboration between Edward Joy \u0026amp; Sons and the Acheson Colloids Company, an international partnership that underscored the global reputation of British lubricants at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3871\"\u003eThe metal construction of the can made it both reusable and durable. It was designed to withstand workshop conditions while preventing contamination of the oil inside. The screw cap provided a secure seal, an important feature in maintaining the quality of penetrating oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"4239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3891\"\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3894\"\u003eFiltrate cans, particularly those featuring the blue and yellow design with the DAG logo, are now highly collectible among enthusiasts of vintage garage memorabilia. They represent a transitional era in British industry when craftsmanship, chemistry, and design combined to produce durable, practical goods that were also visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4521\"\u003eNew old stock or well-preserved examples are rare, as most were used and discarded over time. Collectors appreciate these items for their historical connection to British engineering heritage, their graphic design quality, and their link to the evolution of industrial branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4534\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4946\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4587\"\u003eProduced by Edward Joy \u0026amp; Sons Limited of Leeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4588\" data-end=\"4662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4662\"\u003eOne-pint can of Filtrate Penetrating Oil containing colloidal graphite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4719\"\u003eCirca 1940s–1950s with original printed metal design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4802\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4802\"\u003eReflects British industrial and automotive development during the post-war era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4873\"\u003eExcellent example of early lubricant branding and packaging design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4946\"\u003eHighly collectible as a piece of engineering and advertising history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"5165\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis Filtrate Penetrating Oil can stands as a testament to Britain’s industrial ingenuity, combining technical innovation with durable design and a proud sense of heritage that continues to appeal to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58858355851613,"sku":"AM417","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/IMG-20251021-WA0023.jpg?v=1761135775","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/filtrate-oil-can-1-pint","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}