The Lucky Relic Jewelry Co. 1885 Standard Oil Co Erie PA Invoice Red Star Logo Lubricating Carbon Headlight Oils Item Details Type1885 Standard Oil Co Erie PA Invoice Red Star Logo Lubricating Carbon Headlight Oils Size / Length Paper is 8 7/16" x 5 5/8" Condition
Condition is very good for age, with expected fold lines, light toning, and minor edge wear. Ink and printed elements remain crisp, with the red star logo especially vibrant and eye-catching.
Description
Original antique invoice dated October 12, 1885 from the Standard Oil Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, featuring a striking and highly collectible red star trade mark logo (patented June 3, 1873).
Issued to Johnston & Graves of Perrysburg, the document details the purchase of lubricating oil (103 gallons) and includes printed references to “Lubricating, Carbon & Headlight Oils.” The form also contains period instructions regarding return of empty barrels and railroad shipping receipts, offering a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century oil distribution and logistics.
The bold typography, ornate layout, and iconic Standard Oil branding make this an exceptional display piece, appealing to collectors of petroleum history, early American industry, railroad commerce, and John D. Rockefeller-era material.
Condition is very good for age, with expected fold lines, light toning, and minor edge wear. Ink and printed elements remain crisp, with the red star logo especially vibrant and eye-catching.
A standout example of early Standard Oil ephemera from the height of America’s industrial expansion.
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