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Vintage Trombone Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:44 am
by Chalker4
My sister found this survivor in an antique shop in French Lick, Indiana and kindly got it for me. I checked on the address in Indianapolis and the structure there has been a private residence for many years. So, I guess Mr. Kisler made this stuff in his basement / garage.

Re: Vintage Trombone Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:28 pm
by spencercarran
Union label on the bottom is neat! Cool find. Have you tried it out on any of your slides?

Re: Vintage Trombone Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:52 pm
by BGuttman
spencercarran wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:28 pm Union label on the bottom is neat! Cool find. Have you tried it out on any of your slides?
I wouldn't. It probably can't hold a candle to any of the stuff we use today.

Besides, often the lubricity of oil decreases with age.

It's an interesting artifact. Leave it at that.