webley oil can

[Josie & John]

Wow,

Either someone really wanted that can or it was not a genuine bid.


John

[Evostu]

Wow,

Either someone really wanted that can or it was not a genuine bid.


John

Yea was a genuine bid that's the kind of price they seem take these days,I've seen them go for even more than that to be fair

[Abasmajor]

I particularly like the reference in the description stating Circa 1920s. I too have seen these 60s cans change hands for around £200 over the years with pre-war examples fetching nearer £300, especially when sold at internet auction.
Brian

[Josie & John]

Yea was a genuine bid that's the kind of price they seem take these days,I've seen them go for even more than that to be fair

Really? I'd have said nearer to the £150 mark for a post war reversible spout can.


John

[Troubledshooter]

Really? I'd have said nearer to the £150 mark for a post war reversible spout can.


John

I agree, but there's no accounting for what some are willing to pay.

[Sam99]

I agree, but there's no accounting for what some are willing to pay.

Its an Auction
So at least two people would be willing to pay that price.

Sam

[Abasmajor]

They’re nice things and an essential accessory for inclusion in any cased Webley pistol set. Finding one in good condition is also getting harder these days and rarity will always have an affect on prices.
A friend of mine who was part of the Arms & Militaria team for a major auction house once told me that although his office clutter included many rare and expensive items, the one that always gave rise to the most interest was a 1960s Webley oil can.

Brian

[Binners]