[Model] B/A Oil Barrel, Die-cast, 1, White

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

Name/Title

[Model] B/A Oil Barrel, Die-cast, 1", White

Entry/Object ID

2024.0.3

Tags

British American Oil Company, Oil, Oil Products, Petroleum, Barrel, Oil Industry, Promotional Item, Model, Diecast, Die-cast, White, Green, Red, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s

Description

A small 27mm die-cast model of an oil barrel, branded to British American Oil Company. This small model is designed to look like an oil barrel, and on once side bears the British American Oil Company (B/A) logo in green and red. Based on the logo design this was likely produced between 1948-1967. The model is painted in white, and small details include a raised lip around the top and base; two raised bands around the middle; and raised details for the opening of the barrel on the top side of the cylinder.

Collection

Orphan Objects Collection

Cataloged By

Danielle P. Lane

Category

Small Scale Model
Models, Figurines, Statues, Models, and Dioramas

Acquisition

Accession

2024.0

Acquisition Method

Found

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Miniature

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

27 mm

Diameter

18 mm

Material

Metal

Color

White, Green, Red, Black

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Fair

Condition Detail

Chip / Chipping, Soiling/Grime, Finger Prints / Marks, Residue

Date Examined

Jan 19, 2024

Examined By

Danielle P. Lane

Cleanliness

Light to moderate layer of grime/residue throughout. Some fingerprints captured in the grime. A spot of brown residue on the top.

Surface

White paint is lightly chipped throughout, particularly on ends.

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

January 19, 2024

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

January 19, 2024