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Antique 'Symons' Copper Oil Can - Rocanville Saskatchewan Workshop Oiler - Canadian Industrial Decor Display Piece
Antique 'Symons' Copper Oil Can - Rocanville Saskatchewan Workshop Oiler - Canadian Industrial Decor Display Piece
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🛠️ A character-rich Antique Symons copper oil can, produced by Symons Metal Works of Rocanville, Saskatchewan, between the 1930s and 1950s. Crafted from solid copper with a curved spout, lever pump, and wire handle, it captures the spirit of Canada’s early mechanical age. The pump is no longer functional, yet this piece remains a compelling industrial décor accent or steampunk display.
Oiler is in average rustic vintage/used condition. Aged metal patina throughout and rusted shut. Is strictly decorative. Please see all of the photos. 🛠️
⌛History Behind The Piece⌛
Founded in Rocanville, Saskatchewan, Symons Metal Works became a household name across Canada for their hand-pumped oil cans, symbolic of rural industry and craftsmanship. The company’s sturdy pressed-metal designs were fixtures in workshops, rail sheds, and farmsteads for decades — a testament to Canada’s mechanical ingenuity during the pre- and post-war era. Rocanville still commemorates this legacy with a giant oil can monument, celebrating the brand’s enduring heritage.
Oil Can Dispenser Dimensions (Approximate):
6.5" L : 3" W (Base) : 5.25" H
Weight (Approximate):
250 grams or 8.8 ozÂ
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