Canadian. Late 1940s-1950s. Pressed steel. The "Imperial Esso" oil tanker was part of Otaco's "private-label" series of toys. These were promotional or display models made for specific companies and not intended for retail sale. As a result, production runs were usually small, which meant fewer examples entered the market. Decalled, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia, Ontario", on cab doors. Embossed, "Minitoys [sic] Otaco Ltd. Orillia Canada Made in Canada", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
7.5" x 8.5" x 28.25".

Condition
Good condition. Original paint and decals. Minor impressions to sides of tanker. Paint nicks and some nicks to decals. Some wear to the front corners of front of tanker.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Decalled, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia, Ontario", on cab doors. Embossed, "Minitoys [sic] Otaco Ltd. Orillia Canada Made in Canada", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.