Wholesale Radiator Specialty Co. Heatproof Plumber’s Grease Tin

The Piece Small vintage plumber’s grease tin by Radiator Specialty Co. Yellow metal tin with red printed lettering. Marked “Heatproof Plumber’s Grease / Lubricates faucet stems, valves, etc. / Radiator Specialty Co. / Charlotte, N.C. 28201.” This small hardware tin was made for heatproof plumber’s grease, a utility lubricant used on faucet stems, valves, and related plumbing fittings. The tin has a bright yellow painted body with simple red typography, giving it the kind of practical mid-century hardware-store look that somehow has more charm than most modern packaging, because apparently grease tins used to have graphic standards. The printed Charlotte, North Carolina ZIP code places the piece after the introduction of ZIP codes in the 1960s, making a c. 1960s–1970s date the most appropriate listing range. It is best presented as a small vintage advertising collectible, hardware display object, garage shelf piece, or cabinet-of-curiosities accent. Product Details Detail Description Object Type Small plumber’s grease tin Era c. 1960s–1970s Maker Radiator Specialty Co. Origin Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Material Painted metal tin Color Yellow with red lettering Product Label Heatproof Plumber’s Grease Printed Use Lubricates faucet stems, valves, etc. Address Marking Charlotte, N.C. 28201 Net Weight Marking Net Wt. .0476 oz. Closure Removable metal lid Approx. Dimensions 1.5–2 in. diameter x 0.5–0.75 in. H Approx. Weight 0.5–1.5 oz. Suggested Use Vintage hardware display, advertising collectible, garage shelf styling, curiosity cabinet Condition + Updates Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear throughout. The yellow painted surface shows visible scuffs, dark marks, grime, and handling wear. The red printed lettering remains readable, including the product name, use instructions, company name, and Charlotte address. The tin appears complete with lid present. Contents, if any, should be treated as vintage material and not intended for use. This piece is offered as a decorative collectible object, not as usable plumbing grease, because selling mystery antique grease as functional product is how humans earn