Standard Oil didn't sue random competitors — they sued the ones close enough to worry about. Red Hat Motor Oil & Gasoline drew a lawsuit from the makers of Red Crown, who considered the name and mark too similar to their own.
Solid metal bottle opener with a printed vintage Red Hat emblem. Compact, sturdy, built for real use — not just display. Great for the fridge, bar cart, or garage wall.
Whatever the courtroom outcome, Red Hat material never circulated in the volume that Red Crown did — collectors today treat any surviving Red Hat piece as a genuine find rather than a routine one.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors who chase genuinely rare brands and classic car enthusiasts.
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