Antique Filmo Oil Dropper For Bell & Howell Projector 

This 1920s Antique Filmo Oil Dropper For Bell & Howell Projector is in nice condition with no dents in the metal. It comprises three parts.

The labels / decals on the front of the can have deteriorated with age. There is no label on the rear of the can. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

The product label should read: –

Filmo Oil

For Projector Use Only

The company logo is a shield with:-

Bell & Howell

Chicago

U.S.A

Oil droppers were sold to accompany the Bell & Howell ‘Filmo’ Projectors. The Filmo brand started in 1923. It comprised a series of 16-mm and 8-mm movie equipment that included cameras, projectors and accessories.

This oil dropper can is unusual in that the base of the can is stamped with:-

Pat’d April 23.95

Made in USA

Pat’d April 6.97

The oiler patent dates are 1895 and 1897 (Wow!). A great little oil dropper for the hobbyist or collector!

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