Webley oil can on the bay

[Abasmajor]

I wonder why Webley made these original pre-war oil cans non-refillable given the relative complexity of the valve spout system ? Even the post-war twin cap spout system would have been preferable to having to dispose of the can once the contents had been used. If I'm not mistaken, I believe Webley actually did offer such a can for a very short time prior to opting for the valve spout alternative.

Regards

Brian

[charliesdad]

How can you tell teh label isnt original?

[ccdjg]

How can you tell teh label isnt original?

Get yourself a small pen light used to detect invisible fluorescent security marks – they only cost a pound or two. If the underlying white areas of a label glows blue when you shine the light on it then you can be sure that the label was not printed before about 1940. (Most fakers use modern paper in their printers, and it is very difficult for them to get old paper with no fluorescers in. Unless they have access to blank banknote paper (very illegal).
Trouble is, this is no use if you are buying over the internet.

[Troubledshooter]

I spoke to Dave this evening, and he confirmed it is one of his replicas, as was the canvas and leather case sold previously.
The Mk.I box currently on Eb@y is also one of his.

[SandyB]

An interesting thread, I take it these are rare / collectors items? Happy to be enlightened.

[Troubledshooter]

These replica Webley Vavespout oil cans are relatively scarce, but I wouldn't place them anywhere near the same collectable class as the real thing, which are scarcer than a scarce thing, and fetch in the region of £400+ on the rare occasion they are offered for sale.
They make a good alternative to complete a cased pistol set or cased Service Rifle set, but there aren't many being made.
I don't know how many Dave Lewis has made, but it won't be many. Some were made by another Webley enthusiast some years ago, but again, I don't know how many.
I've sold twenty of my replicas, but have difficulty in sourcing the donor cans I use, so future sales are unpredictable.
I have to say I'm surprised at the £90 bid so far for the can under discussion, as is it's original maker.

[Tantomurata]

£94 plus £5.95 postage.

Clearly the higher bidder thought it was real (can't say winning bidder as I don't see any 'win' in this situation), or maybe he wanted a replica tin so badly that he would pay any price for it.

[Josie & John]

£94 plus £5.95 postage.

Clearly the higher bidder thought it was real, or really, really, really, wanted a replica tin so badly that they would pay any price for it.

That's on the assumption the buyer has seen this thread and knows the can is a replica of course.

John

[Binners]

I wish that I could afford/find an original, but till then I am happy with this one made by a member on here

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...rdSmith001.jpg

[Abasmajor]

I note that what looks like a post-war first pattern Webley oil can and an original Slant Grip Senior box are also listed for auction.

There is some time to go on both, but quite a bit of interest in the oil can which I would expect to realise at least £100.

Happy New Year

Brian

[Abasmajor]

I note that what looks like a post-war first pattern Webley oil can and an original Slant Grip Senior box are also listed for auction.

There is some time to go on both, but quite a bit of interest in the oil can which I would expect to realise at least £100.

Happy New Year

Brian

For those interested, the average condition first post-war pattern Webley oil can referenced above has just sold for £173.45 (14 bidders) plus postage at internet auction.

It's starting to look like collectable accessories are starting to cost as much as air guns themselves.

Regards


Brian