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Vintage Shell Gear HS Oil Can

Name: Vintage Shell Gear HS Oil Can
Brand: Shell
SKU: 30CM21
Price: 127 EUR
Availability: InStock

1960s

$ 137

Ref: 30CM21

"In very good vintage condition including minor rust and small dents."

Vintage Shell Gear HS Oil Can from the 1960s–70s. Bilingual label, original metal tin, light rust, no oil smell. Rare Canadian petroliana collectible.

Product: Gear HS – Specialized Gear Lubricant
Material: Lithographed metal tin
Era: Likely 1960s–1970s
Labeling: Bilingual – English & French ("Lubrifiants Spécialisés")
Color: Yellow with red Shell logo and text
Condition:
- Empty, no residual gear oil smell
- Minor surface rust, edge wear, and small dents consistent with age
Dimensions:
- 21 cm (H) × 16 cm (W) × 7 cm (D)
- 8.3 in × 6.3 in × 2.8 in
Weight (empty): 250 g (8.8 oz)

Ideal for display in vintage garages, petroliana collections, or automotive-themed decor.

Please take a look at the photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.

Dating and Verification

The design, typography, and bilingual English-French labeling of the Shell Gear HS oil can suggest a production period between the mid-1960s and early 1970s. This timeframe aligns with Shell's international packaging standards of the era, particularly for distribution in Canada and parts of Europe, where bilingual labeling was common. The lithographed metal construction and square-edged form are consistent with mid-20th century industrial packaging. The can is original and unrestored, showing authentic wear, including minor rust and small dents, which are typical indicators of genuine vintage condition. No signs of modern reproduction are present.