Vintage 1950s Esso blue parafin can original not reproduction!!! This lovely can has great wear and patina ( usually rusted dented etc ). Some age related wear. The original wording has faded over the years, but it's still visible great in a vintage camper van! Purely a decorative item not to be used.
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34 cm tall to spout
15 cm square
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The Esso Blue paraffin can was a popular brand of kerosene for domestic heaters and lamps in the UK from the 1950s to the 1970s. Its history includes iconic advertising, such as the "Bom, Bom, Bom, Bom, Esso Blue!" jingle and a version of the song "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". The cans themselves are now collectible items, often associated with a bygone era before central heating was common.
Key aspects of Esso Blue's history:
Product: Esso Blue was the brand name for paraffin (kerosene) used in the United Kingdom for household heating and lighting.
Dominant Era: It was widely used in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s when central heating was not standard in most homes.
Advertising: The brand was known for its memorable advertising, including a famous jingle ("Bom, Bom, Bom, Bom, Esso Blue!") and a popular TV ad campaign that used a jingle based on the song "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes".
Distribution: Paraffin was sold in hardware stores and garages, and many were also delivered directly to homes via tanker trucks.
Collectibility: Original Esso Blue cans from the era are now highly sought after by collectors as nostalgic pieces of advertising and memorabilia.