Rare Preston Oil can - Small Brass bottom - Unboxing Ref. 1804

[@mgmoody42]

That's lovely little oiler! So nice!

[@twcmaker]

Isn't it just. Thank you

[@robertpartsmade5832]

That’s amazing Jamie , patience pays off , so obviously you need the full “1909” catalogue set of oilers now … Cheers

[@twcmaker]

I think I can stop at two. I consider myself lucky to own it for now. Just one more I've got my eye on. 🙊

[@TheDoodla]

The craftsmanship is superb. But then again why am I not surprised 🌟

[@twcmaker]

Edward Preston were amazing.

[@scottdiller1893]

so very lovely! Happy for you! An absolute stunner

[@twcmaker]

Thanks Scott

[@timothymallon]

I have only 1 E Preston tool. An antique wooden plough plane. I do wish I had more. I do have a fun oil can as well. Its a Gem Mfg. Co. Pittsburgh oil can. I bought it in pretty dirty shape, replaced the leather gasket, cleaned the metal and used BBs to shake out the particles of dried up oil that were inside. Then checked to make sure it was solid and filled it with machine oil. It works like a dream.

[@twcmaker]

The old manufacturers were wonderful. Glad yours worked out. I hope this one holds Oil, without leaking.

[@jammywesty91]

Even their oil cans are beautiful...

[@twcmaker]

I know. The more you look into Edward Preston tools, the more you realise how good they were. They were the Lie-Nielsens of their day.

[@jammywesty91]

@@twcmaker absolutely were! That patina is lush

[@twcmaker]

It's still on my bench. Need to buy some oil and get it working. It'll look great after it's had a bit more use.

[@williamkeefe9931]

Thanks!

[@twcmaker]

Thank you. That's very kind of you William.

[@stufarnham]

This is the problem with vintage tools. Besides working well, they are beautiful. Do I need one? No, the run of the mill id-20th century oilers I have are more than adequate. Do I want one? Oh, yes, sir, please sir!

[@twcmaker]

An itch that needs scratching, every now and then. And to have beautiful things around you as you work 👍👍👍

[@williamkeefe9931]

Is it really that old. If so it's in excellent condition

[@twcmaker]

It really is that old. I wonder if it's spent more time on a shelf in a workshop or shed, than being used frequently through the decades.