Vintage Jerry Can 1985 Custom Paint Job 20L - Unique One Off
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If you're reading this then you'll already know exactly what you're looking at
This is a standard British Army issue 20 litre Jerry can from 1985. There are loads of these available on ebay in the standard military green but this one is something very special...
We pick up hundreds of interesting items from all over the country and supply them online. I don't like selling standard antiques as, unless it's something like a Chippendale (which we'd never see anyway!) So it's pretty standard fare. I prefer to pick out something that was customised decades ago so it's a true one-off.
This literally came off the back of a lorry that had been changed into a motor home. The owner toured Europe with it on the back and it was a working piece of travel equipment. Obviously, they had a moment of 'inspiration' and decided to paint it these colours! The can is now an array of greens, yellow, silver, red, black and grey. Obviously they were quite an artist individual as it looks pretty good from all angles. Not something you'll see every day...or probably ever again so if you want something completely different then this is it. It really does look absolutely stunning!
Condition
Obviously, it's a forty year old item so don't expect it to be brand new! It opens and closes as it should but the opening is very stiff - I had to use a screwdriver to get the lid open. Inside isn't good, it's very dirty - theoretically, you could clean it out and use it for fuel once more but unless you know what your doing I wouldn't bother. This makes a great display piece and that's what it should be used for. If you need to transport fuel, get a new one!
That's the bad parts out of the way, now the good stuff! Cosmetically, it's in great condition. The person who painted this used used high quality, outdoor paint so, apart from a few minor chips from being outdoors there's no flaking, no dents in the can and no rust so it won't disintegrate for many decades to come. Keep in indoors and it'll last forever.
It's quite a big and heavy item - 47 x 36 x 15cm. Triple handle on the top, sealable cap. 20 litre capacity
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