Exhibit 23.4


                            CONSENT OF AUDIHISPANA


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the 1997 Equity Participation Plan of Owens-Illinois,
Inc. of our report dated 5 February, 1997, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Vidrieria Rovira, S.A. as of and for the year ended 28
December, 1996, which report appears in the Form 8-K/A of Owens-Illinois, Inc.
dated May 9, 1997.


                                    AUDIHISPANA

                                    /s/ Alberto Ribas                   
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                                    Alberto Ribas
                                    Partner


Barcelona
6 March, 1998