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There was a time when the local filling station was more than a place to top off the tank-it was where neighbors lingered, swapped stories, and caught up on the week’s happenings. Long before interstate highways and convenience stores, country roads led travelers to little Wisconsin towns where a handshake meant something and a friendly conversation was worth more than the gasoline. This charming Skelly Oil advertising piece captures that feeling perfectly, with its horse-drawn buggy scene and the simple reminder that life is better when you stop to visit a friend. Printed for Elmer Oehlke, Your Skelly Distributor, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, this framed advertising display combines early petroleum history with small-town Midwestern charm. Pieces promoting individual distributors are far less common than standard oil company advertisements, making this a wonderful addition for collectors of Skelly Oil, Wisconsin advertising, country store memorabilia, or vintage service station history. Condition: Vintage pre-owned – signs of wear (see photos). At Buck & Badger, every item has lived a life before it found its way to us. We specialize in authentic vintage clothing, objects, art, and Americana-pieces with history, character, and soul. Because of that, please review the following before purchasing. Our vintage pieces often show signs of age and use-this may include wear, fading, patina, tiny holes, snags, scuffs, or light stains. We believe these imperfections are part of the story. Any major flaws will always be clearly shown in the listing photos. Sizing / Fit (for clothing). Vintage sizes do not always reflect modern sizing. Please rely on the exact measurements provided in the photos and description rather than the tagged size. Measurement Guidelines (for clothing). We measure all garments flat. Chest/Bust: pit to pit. Length: collar to bottom hem. Photos and/or descriptions are organized to help you assess fit accurately. Every item is one-of-one. Please review measurements and photos carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing. We’re happy to help. Feedback & Customer Care. Your satisfaction matters to us. Need more photos or details? Don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re passionate about preserving history and helping you find pieces that speak to you. Skelly Oil, Skelly gasoline, Skelly service station, Skelly advertising, petroleum advertising, oil company advertising, gas station advertising, filling station sign, service station sign, vintage Skelly sign, Skelly distributor, Elmer Oehlke, Weyauwega Wisconsin, Weyauwega WI, Wisconsin advertising, Wisconsin collectible, local advertising, country store advertising, horse and buggy print, horse carriage, Americana decor, rural Americana, Midwestern Americana, vintage framed print, Cliff Knoble, Har Ya Friend, antique advertising, petroliana, gas and oil collectible, early oil advertising, advertising sign, farmhouse decor, primitive decor, vintage Wisconsin, Buck and Badger Vintage Co.

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Here is a great piece that you do not see often. I have decided to sell it along with a few other pieces I have collected. On both sides of the can there is the graphics of a hand. There is the wording above and below. On the bottom green ring of the can there is the wording of Billups Petroleum Company. The piece measure 14 inches tall and 11 inches in diameter, and is a 5 gallon can. If you collect signs, gas and oil signs, cans, gas pumps, lubster, Gulf, Valvoline, Mobil, Standard, Texaco, Willard, Ac Delco, Service Station Advertising Display rack, BFGoodrich, Exide Batteries, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Indian Motorcycles, etc, Add this nice piece to your collection. I can accept Pay Pal. Check out the other items I have listed. The item “Vintage Billups Your Friend Motor Oil Gas Can with Hand sign Graphics Gas Gasoline” is in sale since Sunday, June 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69″. The seller is “badboyz1″ and is located in Milaca, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, South africa, New Zealand.

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