Vintage Tavern Socony Vacuum Oil Novelty Candles - Puritan Boys
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:50577047 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Brand: Mobil | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Socony-Vacuum Oil (Now known as Mobile Oil) Created the Tavern Novelty candles in the 1930s as a way to reuse the excess paraffin produced in the oil manufacturing process. The candle brand was changed to Gurley in 1949.
The candles measure 2 1.../4" tall.