Petroliana is a new word on us. We’ve heard of automobilia in the past; however, judging by the names, ‘petroliana’ refers to things found in a gas/petrol station or garage and ‘automobilia’ is the term for anything car/van/motorbike/automobile-related.
Petroliana – Enamel signs, petrol pump globes, oil cans and early advertising takes place on 29th June 2024, from 9:30am. The sale is being run by Richard Edmonds Auctions who are based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. There are 514 lots, and we’ve chosen to highlight some of the items in the sale that you don’t have to be a ‘petrol head’ to appreciate… We certainly aren’t! They’re all things that would look great in any home, garden, greenhouse, man cave, she shed etc.
There’s a buyer’s premium of 16.67% (exc. VAT) and a further online commission of 3% (exc. VAT) on top, so bear that in mind before you place any bids.
In addition to in the room bidding, bids can be left with us, live bidding over the telephone available as well as through the-saleroom.com
Lot 46: A Michelin Mr. Bibendum bakelite ashtray
Estimate: £200-£300
Lot 110: A 1950s Michelin Bibendum ‘Baby Girl’ moneybox
5 1/4″ tall.
Estimate: £180-£200
Lot 114: A Shell Motor Oil pint jug
Estimate: £150-£200
Lot 120: A Pratt’s Perfection Spirit framed and glazed advertising mirror
Depicting a Pratt’s Perfection Spirit two-gallon can, 20 1/4 x 26 1/4″.
Estimate: £300-£400
Lot 145: A set of Peek traffic lights
Lights on rotation between the three colours, 37″ tall x 13 1/2″ wide x 8″ deep, shades detachable.
Estimate: £100-£200
Lot 173: Eight oil pourers
Inc. Shell X-100 pint, Smiths Bluecol, Fina, Esso, Shell anti-freeze etc.
Estimate: £50-£80
Lot 187: A selection of play-worn models of petrol pumps etc, some stamped Dinky
Estimate: £15-£25
Lot 200: A Michelin First Aid (tyre repair) tin cabinet/toolbox
Unusually still with inside partitions and some original contents, 16 x 8 1/4 x 4 1/4″ closed, 16 x 16″ opened.
Estimate: £300-£500
Lot 231: A Dunlop Fan Belts wall-mounted rack
Estimate: £40-£60
Lot 256: A Motorcraft acrylic wall clock
With illustrations advertising the brand’s products, 15 x 15 3/4″.
Estimate: £150-£200
Lot 307: A Shell plastic watering can
Estimate: £150-£200
Lot 372: A National Benzole four-sided hanging light with glass sides
One frosted glass side, another Night Service with NB logo, another with a five-digit phone number and logo and the other a second Night Service with NB logo (very heavy).
Estimate: £300-£500
Lot 385: A Castrol Anti-freeze garage wall thermometer
8 1/4 x 22 1/2″.
Estimate: £80-£120