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Petroliana - Enamel signs, petrol pump globes, oil cans and early advertising
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Showell Farmbuildings
Showell Farm
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2NU
United Kingdom
Petroliana - Enamel signs, petrol pump globes, oil cans and early advertising

Auction dates
29 Oct 2022 09:30 BST
Lots: 1-700
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27 Oct 2022 10:00 - 17:00 BST
28 Oct 2022 10:00 - 17:00 BST
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A Big Tree Motor Spirit Australian two gallon petrol can with brass cap.
Lot 421
A Big Tree Motor Spirit Australian two gallon petrol can with brass cap.
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Shell For Morris Cars two gallon petrol can with nickel plated handle and Shell-Mex cap.
Lot 422
A Shell For Morris Cars two gallon petrol can with nickel plated handle and Shell-Mex cap.
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A BP two gallon petrol can by Henry Grant Boutle & Co. Ltd, dated January 1931 with shield shaped
Lot 423
A BP two gallon petrol can by Henry Grant Boutle & Co. Ltd, dated January 1931 with shield shaped
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Mex Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Grant & Co. Ltd. London, dated March 1910 with lipped
Lot 424
A Mex Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Grant & Co. Ltd. London, dated March 1910 with lipped
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Belgian Shell two gallon petrol can with traces of paper labels to each end and Shell cap.
Lot 425
A Belgian Shell two gallon petrol can with traces of paper labels to each end and Shell cap.
45 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Australian Mobiloil two gallon petrol can with lipped top and plain cap.
Lot 426
An Australian Mobiloil two gallon petrol can with lipped top and plain cap.
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Mex Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by S.M. Co. London, dated 1929 with Shell-Mex cap.
Lot 427
A Mex Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by S.M. Co. London, dated 1929 with Shell-Mex cap.
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Insulating Oil wartime two gallon petrol can with lipped top, crow's foot motifs and unusual brass
Lot 428
A Insulating Oil wartime two gallon petrol can with lipped top, crow's foot motifs and unusual brass
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Shell Aviation Spirit two gallon petrol can in original gold paint by Valor, dated January 1934
Lot 429
A Shell Aviation Spirit two gallon petrol can in original gold paint by Valor, dated January 1934
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An Esso Ethyl two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated August 1939 with nickel plated cap.
Lot 430
An Esso Ethyl two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated August 1939 with nickel plated cap.
110 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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A Pratt's Perfection Spirit two gallon petrol can by Feaver of London, dated November 1908 with
Lot 431
A Pratt's Perfection Spirit two gallon petrol can by Feaver of London, dated November 1908 with
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated May 1933 with original blue paint and nickeled
Lot 432
A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated May 1933 with original blue paint and nickeled
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Irish Shell clam two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1934 with Shell cap.
Lot 433
An Irish Shell clam two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1934 with Shell cap.
60 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A B.P Ethyl two gallon petrol can by Valor, date indistinct with silvered decal and Shell cap.
Lot 434
A B.P Ethyl two gallon petrol can by Valor, date indistinct with silvered decal and Shell cap.
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Munster Simms two gallon petrol can unusually with two price marking, with original M.S cap.
Lot 435
A Munster Simms two gallon petrol can unusually with two price marking, with original M.S cap.
0 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A plain Farwig two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
Lot 436
A plain Farwig two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An unusual two gallon petrol can formerly Big Tree rebranded as Shell, with plain cap.
Lot 437
An unusual two gallon petrol can formerly Big Tree rebranded as Shell, with plain cap.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil two gallon petrol can by Reads of Liverpool, dated July 1938,
Lot 438
A Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil two gallon petrol can by Reads of Liverpool, dated July 1938,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Pratts 'Drive with Ethyl' two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated June 1926, with Pratts cap.
Lot 439
A Pratts 'Drive with Ethyl' two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated June 1926, with Pratts cap.
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Esso two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated April 1935, large round embossed design with nickelled
Lot 440
An Esso two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated April 1935, large round embossed design with nickelled
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Belgain Shell two gallon petrol can with original paper label to the side and unusual cap.
Lot 441
A Belgain Shell two gallon petrol can with original paper label to the side and unusual cap.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Anglo's Benzol two gallon petrol can by Grant, dated January 1919 with plain brass cap.
Lot 442
An Anglo's Benzol two gallon petrol can by Grant, dated January 1919 with plain brass cap.
0 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A B.P. two gallon petrol can with rare small circular decal and B.P. cap.
Lot 443
A B.P. two gallon petrol can with rare small circular decal and B.P. cap.
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Pratt's Perfection Spirit two gallon petrol can by J.G.C, dated 1911 with two tone original paint,
Lot 444
A Pratt's Perfection Spirit two gallon petrol can by J.G.C, dated 1911 with two tone original paint,
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Shell duo can can by S.M. Co. London, dated October 1931 with good, bright insert and Shell cap.
Lot 445
A Shell duo can can by S.M. Co. London, dated October 1931 with good, bright insert and Shell cap.
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An Esso Ethyl two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated July 1939 with Esso cap.
Lot 446
An Esso Ethyl two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated July 1939 with Esso cap.
160 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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A Carburine Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with Carburine cap.
Lot 447
A Carburine Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with Carburine cap.
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Duckhams Morrisol two gallon petrol can by Feaver of London, unusually with bright inset decal and
Lot 448
A Duckhams Morrisol two gallon petrol can by Feaver of London, unusually with bright inset decal and
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Carless Carbus two gallon petrol can, maker indistinct, possibly Grant, dated 1919 with Carless
Lot 449
A Carless Carbus two gallon petrol can, maker indistinct, possibly Grant, dated 1919 with Carless
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An early Regal two gallon petrol can by Farwig with Shell cap.
Lot 450
An early Regal two gallon petrol can by Farwig with Shell cap.
1,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor dated August 1929 with unusual pull-out brass spout and
Lot 451
A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor dated August 1929 with unusual pull-out brass spout and
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Power Petrol two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1939 with Power cap.
Lot 452
A Power Petrol two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1939 with Power cap.
80 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Burma Oil Company (B.O.C.) Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with inch cap.
Lot 453
A Burma Oil Company (B.O.C.) Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with inch cap.
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Castrol two gallon petrol can by Valor with plain cap.
Lot 454
A Castrol two gallon petrol can by Valor with plain cap.
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Sinco Gasoline two gallon petrol can (possibly Belgian), dated 1924, with plain cap.
Lot 455
A Sinco Gasoline two gallon petrol can (possibly Belgian), dated 1924, with plain cap.
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A NUMA Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by A.P.C, dated August 1916 with plain cap.
Lot 456
A NUMA Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by A.P.C, dated August 1916 with plain cap.
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Belgian Benzole Company (BBC) two gallon petrol can with paper label to verso, with plain cap.
Lot 457
A Belgian Benzole Company (BBC) two gallon petrol can with paper label to verso, with plain cap.
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A E.C. & London Oil Co. Ltd. two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
Lot 458
A E.C. & London Oil Co. Ltd. two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Ampol Motor Spirit Australian two gallon petrol can with lipped top and unusual cap.
Lot 459
An Ampol Motor Spirit Australian two gallon petrol can with lipped top and unusual cap.
100 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A National Benzole two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated November 1949 with National Benzole cap.
Lot 460
A National Benzole two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated November 1949 with National Benzole cap.
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An A.B.L Belgian two gallon petrol can, 1951 Military issue with plain cap.
Lot 461
An A.B.L Belgian two gallon petrol can, 1951 Military issue with plain cap.
90 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A Power Ethyl two gallon petrol can by F.F & S Ltd. dated June 1938 in original paint, with Power
Lot 462
A Power Ethyl two gallon petrol can by F.F & S Ltd. dated June 1938 in original paint, with Power
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Pratt's Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Feaver, dated 1914 with original Pratt's Motor
Lot 463
A Pratt's Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Feaver, dated 1914 with original Pratt's Motor
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Vigzol two gallon petrol can with Mex cap.
Lot 464
A Vigzol two gallon petrol can with Mex cap.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Texaco two gallon petrol can, Belgian version, 1929, with G.P.C Anvers cap.
Lot 465
A Texaco two gallon petrol can, Belgian version, 1929, with G.P.C Anvers cap.
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Pratt's Perfection Spirit two gallon petrol can by Reads, dated 1919, with brass plate to handle
Lot 466
A Pratt's Perfection Spirit two gallon petrol can by Reads, dated 1919, with brass plate to handle
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Regent Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Henry Grant of London, unusually with embossed X to
Lot 467
A Regent Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Henry Grant of London, unusually with embossed X to
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Citex Spirit two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
Lot 468
A Citex Spirit two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
280 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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An ROP Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with ROP cap.
Lot 469
An ROP Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with ROP cap.
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Power Petroleum two gallon petrol can dated 1922, early circular embossed logo, with Power
Lot 470
A Power Petroleum two gallon petrol can dated 1922, early circular embossed logo, with Power
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Cleveland Discol two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated June 1937, with Crown cap.
Lot 471
A Cleveland Discol two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated June 1937, with Crown cap.
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An M.P. Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
Lot 472
An M.P. Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with plain cap.
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Carless two gallon petrol can with lighthouse motifs to the sides, unusual straight handle and
Lot 473
A Carless two gallon petrol can with lighthouse motifs to the sides, unusual straight handle and
200 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Texaco Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with replacement base and plain cap.
Lot 474
A Texaco Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can with replacement base and plain cap.
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated November 1928, with Redline cap.
Lot 475
A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated November 1928, with Redline cap.
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Regent two gallon petrol can by Valor, indistinctly dated, with Regent cap.
Lot 476
A Regent two gallon petrol can by Valor, indistinctly dated, with Regent cap.
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Plume Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1926 (larger letter version),
Lot 477
A Plume Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1926 (larger letter version),
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Scottish Oil Agency two gallon petrol can by J.G.C, dated July 1928, rebranded Pool Spirit,
Lot 478
A Scottish Oil Agency two gallon petrol can by J.G.C, dated July 1928, rebranded Pool Spirit,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Redline Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated April 1926, rarer small lettering, with
Lot 479
A Redline Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated April 1926, rarer small lettering, with
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Foam Compound two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated August 1956, with traces of paper label to
Lot 480
A Foam Compound two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated August 1956, with traces of paper label to
40 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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