This tin of liquid dubbin dates from 1917 at the earliest. A waterproofing oil product was still listed in their 1966 catalogue.
On the label
Fox head trade mark and Royal appointment mark.
Properts Oil
A liquid dubbin for waterproofing boots and shoes
Use this oil to waterproof, preserve, soften
Golf shoes, marching boots, shooting boots, football boots, fishing lines, leggings etc
Directions
The leather being clean and dry apply Oil freely with an old tooth brush.
It is important that the oil be worked into the welts of boots and shoes.
Propert Ltd, Battersea, London SE11, England
Photo: David Pratt
On the label
Fox head trade mark.
Propert’s Dubbin
Black
NET WEIGHT 1½ OZ
Made in England
Specially prepared by Propert Ltd. Battersea, London, England
For golf, football, shooting, ski-ing and heavy walking boots
Remove all dirt. Slightly warm the leather and work dubbin well in, the soles can be treated in the same way.
Photo: David Pratt
On the label
Fox head trade mark.
Propert’s Dubbin
Neutral
Made in England
Made by Propert Ltd. Battersea, London, England
Photo: David Pratt
This tin contains a clear, reddish/orange grease-type dubbin and has a turpentine smell.
On the label
Fox head trade mark.
Propert’s waterproof dubbin
Neutral
Made in England
For golfing, fishing, football and army boots.
Made by Propert Ltd, Battersea, London, England
Photo: David Pratt