{"product_id":"glico-motor-oil-pourer","title":"Glico 1 Pint Oil Pourer","description":"\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-124\" data-turn-id=\"request-68b1b201-a7b4-8328-9588-98ce49da4e98-4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--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-model-slug=\"gpt-5\" 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\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"832a9172-ee35-4770-8170-46ee857ef4fb\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\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\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68f5fdf2-6054-832b-a28b-359b30936c2e-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-200\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--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=\"442ff8e8-db13-4707-9b06-06a2384c5035\" 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=\"42\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eThis Glico Petroleum Limited oil pourer is a superb and rare example of early British garage equipment, featuring the company’s bold yellow and black branding. Such pourers were once a familiar sight in motor workshops and service stations, used to dispense lubricants and oils directly into engines at a time when motoring maintenance was a hands-on, daily necessity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glico Petroleum Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motor Oils and Greases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin oil pourer\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=\"557\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1930s–1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin with painted branding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow body with black lettering and detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glico Petroleum Ltd., United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent original condition for age with visible patina, surface marks, and wear consistent with workshop use; clear, legible logo and strong colour retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eGlico Petroleum Limited was one of many independent British oil and lubricant companies that emerged in the early 20th century to serve the rapidly expanding motor trade. The interwar years saw an explosion in private car ownership and commercial transport, creating huge demand for motor oils, greases, and service accessories. Companies like Glico competed with larger names such as Castrol, Wakefield, and Shell by marketing reliable, high-quality lubricants at accessible prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eThe brand’s slogan, “Motor Oils and Greases,” positioned Glico as a full-service supplier catering to both everyday motorists and professional garages. Their distinctive yellow and black colour scheme, as seen on this pourer, helped the brand stand out in an increasingly crowded market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eThese types of oil pourers were essential in garages and filling stations before the widespread use of pre-packaged oil cans. Mechanics would refill them from larger drums and use them to pour oil precisely into vehicle engines, making them an indispensable tool in the age of early motoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eThis Glico pourer follows the classic conical oil jug design, featuring a wide top spout for easy pouring, a sturdy handle for grip, and a broad base for stability. The tin construction made it lightweight yet durable, and the painted branding ensured the company’s name was always visible in busy, often oily environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eThe front of the pourer prominently displays the circular “Glico Petroleum Limited” logo, with the words “Motor Oils and Greases” below. Its utilitarian yet striking design perfectly reflects the branding style of British garages during the 1930s and 1940s, when durability and clear visibility were key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003eOriginal oil pourers such as this one are highly collectible among petroliana and motoring enthusiasts, as they combine functional design with vibrant period advertising. Glico Petroleum items are particularly desirable due to their relative rarity, as the company was a smaller regional supplier compared with major national brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eCollectors appreciate these pieces for their authenticity, craftsmanship, and the nostalgic link they provide to the golden era of motoring. The combination of vivid colour, bold typography, and age-earned patina makes this pourer both a historical artifact and a striking display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003eOriginal Glico Petroleum Limited oil pourer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eProduced in the 1930s–1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003eTin construction with yellow and black painted finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003eFeatures clear “Motor Oils and Greases” branding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003eExcellent condition with attractive wear and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003eA rare and highly collectible example of early British motoring history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3859\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis Glico Petroleum oil pourer perfectly captures the character and craftsmanship of early 20th-century garage life, offering a tangible connection to Britain’s rich motoring heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"0232cd55-b3c5-4fe8-b3b5-fbc339202dbf\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-201\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"sr-only\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\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":58817567195485,"sku":"AM396","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/IMG-20251016-WA0104.jpg?v=1760699377","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/glico-motor-oil-pourer","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}