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Advertising, Americana & Eclectic Collections

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-07-02 11:00:00 2026-07-02 11:00:00 America/New_York Ziebarth's Auctions Ziebarth's Auctions : Advertising, Americana & Eclectic Collections https://bid.ziebarths.com/auctions/ziebarths-antiques/advertising-americana-eclectic-collections-23917
Featuring over 350 lots from a lifetime collection in our THURSDAY, JULY 2ND ONLINE AUCTION, this auction showcases an exceptional selection of early advertising, tobacco tins, salesman samples, Americana, country store items, and more. A fresh-to-market offering filled with quality, rarity, and nostalgic appeal.
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Lot 169

Vintage Atlas Lock-Ease Graphited Lock Fluid Advertising Tin

Estimate: $20 - $10,000
Starting Bid
$20

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$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
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$50,000 $5,000
This vintage lubricant container is an Atlas Lock-Ease Graphited Lock Fluid tin, manufactured for the Atlas Supply Company. The 4 fl. oz. (0.1183 liter) tin is constructed of metal with a tri-color lithographed finish in navy blue, red, and white. The front panel features the Atlas brand name and the slogan Runs In - Will Not Run Out. The container is equipped with a fixed vertical metal applicator spout topped with a small knurled screw cap. Side panels provide functional orientation instructions for drops and stream applications, along with manufacturer details and flammable contents warnings. The reverse side contains extensive instructional text for automobile and home applications. Markings on the tin include Contains dag Colloidal Graphite, Made in U.S.A., and Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Volume: 4 fl. oz. (0.1183 liter).

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