Glico products included the brand name of Carburine Motor Spirit as well as its own named products. Both Carburine and Glico 2 gallon petrol cans exist with variations in the product styling and spelling.
The advertisements below specify 2 gallon petrol can colours for both Carburine and Glico and it is interesting to note that early cans had paper labels.
Advertisement dated 1917 for Carburine Motor Spirit in the blue can and Glico Motor Spirit in the yellow can. Please note that Carburine cans were painted in a dark blue
Advertisement dated 1919 for Glico National Benzole, a rare brand in a black can with red label
Can by Grants of London and dated 3 - 26. With thanks to Tim Clark
Can by Feavers of London and dated 1924. With thanks to Tim Clark
Can by Valor c1928 this version has larger lettering and Glico Petroleum to top panel. With thanks to Tim Clark
Glico Motor Benzole variation with fairly plain top panel. With thanks to Tim Clark
This can is marked Glico Ld to top panel. With thanks to Ken
This can is marked Glico Ld to top panel. With thanks to Ken
Marked Glico Petroleum Ld to top panel. With thanks to Ken
Marked Glico Petroleum Ld to top panel. With thanks to Ken
Most common of the Glico 2 gallon cans. With thanks to John Lodge
Most common of the Glico 2 gallon cans. With thanks to John Lodge
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