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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
03 Jun 2023 09:30 BST
Lots: 1-750
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02 Jun 2023 10:00 - 17:00 BST
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A rare Shell Motor Oil bookmark, decorated with the robotman, 2 x 8 1/4
Lot 1
A rare Shell Motor Oil bookmark, decorated with the robotman, 2 x 8 1/4".
300 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor dated June 1936 with original blue paint and Redline cap.
Lot 2
A Redline two gallon petrol can by Valor dated June 1936 with original blue paint and Redline cap.
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Shell Motor Oil pint measure in superb condition, dated 1948.
Lot 3
A Shell Motor Oil pint measure in superb condition, dated 1948.
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A boxed Chad Valley Bandit Shooting Game, depicting a pre-war open top motor car to the front of the
Lot 4
A boxed Chad Valley Bandit Shooting Game, depicting a pre-war open top motor car to the front of the
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Five Weights and Measures Act 1904 pictorial leaflets showing the different types of petrol pumps
Lot 5
Five Weights and Measures Act 1904 pictorial leaflets showing the different types of petrol pumps
30 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Chemico Driplamp Carbide square tin, lacking lid.
Lot 6
A Chemico Driplamp Carbide square tin, lacking lid.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Super Shell glass petrol pump brand insert, 18 x 6 1/2
Lot 7
A Super Shell glass petrol pump brand insert, 18 x 6 1/2".
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Shellubrication Service octagonal double sided tin advertising sign, 34 x 34
Lot 8
A Shellubrication Service octagonal double sided tin advertising sign, 34 x 34".
180 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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A Gargoyle Shock Absorber Oil quart cylindrical oil can.
Lot 9
A Gargoyle Shock Absorber Oil quart cylindrical oil can.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A new old stock Redex 'Official Station' tin advertising sign, 17 1/2 x 25 1/2
Lot 10
A new old stock Redex 'Official Station' tin advertising sign, 17 1/2 x 25 1/2".
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Dunlop Motor Cycle Tube Repair Outfit tin in superb condition, with assorted contents.
Lot 11
A Dunlop Motor Cycle Tube Repair Outfit tin in superb condition, with assorted contents.
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Esso Blue Paraffin glass petrol pump globe by Hailware, cracks to the neck.
Lot 12
An Esso Blue Paraffin glass petrol pump globe by Hailware, cracks to the neck.
440 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 'To Car Park' double sided cast aluminium sign, 23 1/4 x 21
Lot 13
A 'To Car Park' double sided cast aluminium sign, 23 1/4 x 21".
0 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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A Dunlop penknife in the shape of a tyre.
Lot 14
A Dunlop penknife in the shape of a tyre.
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Dominion 'Take No Risks' rectangular enamel sign, with superb gloss, 48 1/4 x 30
Lot 15
A Dominion 'Take No Risks' rectangular enamel sign, with superb gloss, 48 1/4 x 30".
0 GBP
850 - 1,000 GBP
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A Champion Spark Plugs plug-shaped advertising display, 18
Lot 16
A Champion Spark Plugs plug-shaped advertising display, 18" h.
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Wakefield Castrol Shockol quart cylindrical oil can.
Lot 17
A Wakefield Castrol Shockol quart cylindrical oil can.
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 1925 Shell Mk. 3C octagonal based petrol pump, well restored in Shell livery, with hose and
Lot 18
A 1925 Shell Mk. 3C octagonal based petrol pump, well restored in Shell livery, with hose and
0 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A reflective road sign for 'Hill 1 in 6', by Winsser, 12 x 21
Lot 19
A reflective road sign for 'Hill 1 in 6', by Winsser, 12 x 21".
150 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Shell Motor Oil gallon can.
Lot 20
A Shell Motor Oil gallon can.
240 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Wipac Motor Accessories illuminated lightbox, 14 x 14
Lot 21
A Wipac Motor Accessories illuminated lightbox, 14 x 14".
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200 - 300 GBP
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A rare surviving poster advertising Esso Benzol Mixture, framed, 22 x 32
Lot 22
A rare surviving poster advertising Esso Benzol Mixture, framed, 22 x 32".
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A cased Michelin bronze plaque.
Lot 23
A cased Michelin bronze plaque.
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large ICI plastic petrol pump globe in good condition.
Lot 24
A large ICI plastic petrol pump globe in good condition.
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Cory's Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1930 with Pratts cap.
Lot 25
A Cory's Motor Spirit two gallon petrol can by Valor, dated October 1930 with Pratts cap.
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Castrol Motor Oil half gallon measure, dated August 1952, an unusual transitional label.
Lot 26
A Castrol Motor Oil half gallon measure, dated August 1952, an unusual transitional label.
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early Champion spark plugs narrow enamel sign in excellent condition, 4 x 24 1/2
Lot 27
An early Champion spark plugs narrow enamel sign in excellent condition, 4 x 24 1/2".
800 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Aeroshell half pint measure.
Lot 28
An Aeroshell half pint measure.
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A rarely seen Sprol Motor Oil one gallon can, by Hope, Martope & Co. Ltd.
Lot 29
A rarely seen Sprol Motor Oil one gallon can, by Hope, Martope & Co. Ltd.
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Daimler Self-Changing Gear Box Oil gallon can.
Lot 30
A Daimler Self-Changing Gear Box Oil gallon can.
120 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A small enamel sign bearing the words 'This door to be kept locked shut', 11 1/2 x 1 1/2
Lot 31
A small enamel sign bearing the words 'This door to be kept locked shut', 11 1/2 x 1 1/2".
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil double sided enamel sign with hanging flange, by Bruton of London,
Lot 32
A Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil double sided enamel sign with hanging flange, by Bruton of London,
300 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Blaydon Benzole Mixture rebranded as National Benzole two gallon petrol can by Grant of London,
Lot 33
A Blaydon Benzole Mixture rebranded as National Benzole two gallon petrol can by Grant of London,
370 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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An early Bedford circular poster on board, 30
Lot 34
An early Bedford circular poster on board, 30" diameter.
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An NBC quart measure, with a good decal, dated 1955.
Lot 35
An NBC quart measure, with a good decal, dated 1955.
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Esso Extra glass petrol pump globe, fully stamped underneath.
Lot 36
An Esso Extra glass petrol pump globe, fully stamped underneath.
2,800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A rare 1901 price list for The County Chemical Company Limited, fully illustrated throughout
Lot 37
A rare 1901 price list for The County Chemical Company Limited, fully illustrated throughout
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A pictorial tin sign advertising Sunbeam Bicycles, excellent condition, possibly new old stock, 19
Lot 38
A pictorial tin sign advertising Sunbeam Bicycles, excellent condition, possibly new old stock, 19
0 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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A rare 'The Great Dunlop Tyre Deal of Five Millions' Branham Pottery jug, circa 1896.
Lot 39
A rare 'The Great Dunlop Tyre Deal of Five Millions' Branham Pottery jug, circa 1896.
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Shell Economy glass petrol pump globe by Hailware, in superb condition, dated October 1966.
Lot 40
A Shell Economy glass petrol pump globe by Hailware, in superb condition, dated October 1966.
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Wakefield Castrol XL Motor Oil square caddy.
Lot 41
A Wakefield Castrol XL Motor Oil square caddy.
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Texaco quart measure in excellent condition, indistinctly dated, late 1930s.
Lot 42
A Texaco quart measure in excellent condition, indistinctly dated, late 1930s.
500 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A North Wilts Motor Cycle & Light Car Club circular enamel plaque, good gloss, 4 1/2
Lot 43
A North Wilts Motor Cycle & Light Car Club circular enamel plaque, good gloss, 4 1/2" diameter.
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Cleveland Petrols globe shaped keyring.
Lot 44
A Cleveland Petrols globe shaped keyring.
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early Shell Motor Oil quart measure with wide neck, dated 1928.
Lot 45
An early Shell Motor Oil quart measure with wide neck, dated 1928.
2,600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Duckhams Motor Oil enamel thermometer by Burnham of London, in excellent condition, 26 x 20
Lot 46
A Duckhams Motor Oil enamel thermometer by Burnham of London, in excellent condition, 26 x 20".
400 GBP
450 - 600 GBP
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A rare Germ Oils 'For Increased Oiliness' rectangular enamel sign 60 x 36 1/4
Lot 47
A rare Germ Oils 'For Increased Oiliness' rectangular enamel sign 60 x 36 1/4".
0 GBP
850 - 1,000 GBP
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A National Benzole Mixture branded cardboard calendar, with date cards (not checked), 12 x 15 1/2
Lot 48
A National Benzole Mixture branded cardboard calendar, with date cards (not checked), 12 x 15 1/2".
0 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Pratts two gallon petrol can by Valor dated April 1934, with 'Drive with Ethyl' decal and Pratts
Lot 49
A Pratts two gallon petrol can by Valor dated April 1934, with 'Drive with Ethyl' decal and Pratts
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Castrol Motor Oil XL grade gallon can of bright colour.
Lot 50
A Castrol Motor Oil XL grade gallon can of bright colour.
30 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An unusual Henley Tyres double sided enamel sign by Franco, 15 x 20
Lot 51
An unusual Henley Tyres double sided enamel sign by Franco, 15 x 20".
1,300 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Filtrate for Armstrong Siddeley cylindrical quart can.
Lot 52
A Filtrate for Armstrong Siddeley cylindrical quart can.
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A rarely seen Revoline quart oil measure, dated 1935.
Lot 53
A rarely seen Revoline quart oil measure, dated 1935.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Vigzol quart can.
Lot 54
A Vigzol quart can.
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A motor racer's collection of arm bands and competitor passes from the 1930s to include B.R.D.C.
Lot 55
A motor racer's collection of arm bands and competitor passes from the 1930s to include B.R.D.C.
0 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A Dunlop circular pictorial showcard with an image of a circa 1960s Formula 1 racing car, 16
Lot 56
A Dunlop circular pictorial showcard with an image of a circa 1960s Formula 1 racing car, 16"
0 GBP
160 - 180 GBP
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A Pratts two gallon petrol can by Valor dated April 1930 with gilded lettering and attached wooden
Lot 57
A Pratts two gallon petrol can by Valor dated April 1930 with gilded lettering and attached wooden
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Wakefield Castrol quart cylindrical oil can.
Lot 58
A Wakefield Castrol quart cylindrical oil can.
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early and rare Dunlop showcard advertising their 'Detachable Tyres', probably Victorian, 11 x
Lot 59
An early and rare Dunlop showcard advertising their 'Detachable Tyres', probably Victorian, 11 x
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A rare and early Good Year Tyres enamel sign by F.Francis, circa 1912, 60 x 40
Lot 60
A rare and early Good Year Tyres enamel sign by F.Francis, circa 1912, 60 x 40".
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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