
Family-run · Thruxton Racing Circuit
Specialist auctioneers of
vintage advertising and petroliana
Family-run auctions held at Thruxton Racing Circuit in Hampshire, with live and online bidding.
Two generations of passionate enthusiasts - Nick and Edward Joslin - and on auction day the rest of the family join in too: George assisting on the rostrum, and Janice taking care of buyers. Live auctions at Thruxton Racing Circuit, broadcast online worldwide. This is all we do.
To talk it through, speak with an expert on 07415 191 494
- Sat 7 Nov The Gwyn Brondyffryn Collection (Part 1)
- Sun 8 Nov AP saleroom Petroliana & General Advertising Auction
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AP saleroom Two-Day Auction


Day 2 · Sunday 8 November · 10:00
AP saleroom Petroliana & General Advertising Auction
View day 2 lotsFrom the catalogue
View all 629 lots-
Lot 415
British Dominions Empire Motor Policy Motoring Enamel Advertising Sign
Estimate £7,000 - £10,000
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Lot 409
Raleigh Enamel Advertising Sign
Estimate £1,500 - £3,000
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Lot 488
R.O.P. ZIP Petrol Pump Globe
Estimate £1,500 - £3,000
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Lot 551
TAYLOR'S DEPOSITORY PIMLICO Enamel Advertising Sign
Estimate £1,500 - £3,000
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Lot 254
Ind Coope & Co Ltd Burton Ales Reverse Painted Mirror
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500
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Lot 411
Dunlop Tyre Stock A. Roberts Ringwood Enamel Advertising Sign
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500
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Lot 378
Redline-Glico Motor Oils Can
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000
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Lot 412
AeroShell Lubricating Oil Enamel Advertising Sign
Estimate £1,200 - £2,000
Two ways in
Tell us which you are and we will point you the right way.
Low premiums, for both sides.
When the auction takes less from buyers and sellers, buyers bid higher and more of the result reaches the vendor. Everyone does better.
Who we are
Collectors first, auctioneers second
Nick has been a collector since 1973 and has bought and sold advertising at auction for over thirty years. His collecting started at eleven, and the passion has held ever since, offering help and advice to collectors and auction houses alike. That eye for the genuine article is what every buyer and seller gets today.
Edward grew up surrounded by his dad’s collections and from an early age became fascinated by their history, values and the stories of where they were found. Over the years this passion grew, and when the opportunity came to be involved in the business he was excited to jump on board - he has since further honed his expertise and is a useful and friendly contact for buyers and sellers alike.
- Every lot inspected and shown from every angle, with high-resolution photographs
- 50+ years of specialist knowledge
- Integrity and transparency buyers and sellers can trust
Why us
Specialists, not generalists
At a general auction house, antique advertising is taken in alongside all sorts of other categories. With us, it is our sole focus. Nick has enlisted the help and support of trusted friends in the hobby, so genuine expert advice is available across the full spectrum of advertising niches - helping sellers appreciate the true value of their consignments, and giving buyers the transparent, high-quality information they need to bid with confidence. Nick is supported by Edward Joslin, our second specialist.
‘We’ll take great care selling your collection’
We work to the highest levels of integrity to earn our customers’ trust, and we are committed to a new standard of service - from your first contact through to the final moments of the auction, and beyond.
- Unsold lots get a second chance through our online timed auctions - and some a third, in our website shop, where they can be bought at their reserve price.
- Useful extras too: we will be adding a shop for collectors to enhance their collections, including light-up displays for globes, globe rubbers, replacement thermometer tubes and more.
- Our service runs past the fall of the hammer - to the handling, collection and safe transport of your items.
- We connect collectors with specialist services - restoration, framing and specialist transport - for those who want that bit extra.
- And beyond the auction itself, we help match buyers’ wish-lists with willing sellers.
Selling
A full service - you just make the call
From the first valuation to payment, and everything in between. We make it easy for you.
Free valuation
A realistic auction estimate from Nick or Edward, usually within a day.
Collection & insurance
We can arrange collection and insurance cover for your items, with the cost agreed in advance.
Cataloguing
Every lot researched and photographed for our printed catalogues and online.
High-profile marketing
Representation across several platforms, with advertising in various magazines and targeted social media.
Live & online auction
Sold live at Thruxton and broadcast online to buyers worldwide.
Paid within a week
Your money is sent within seven days of the buyer’s cleared funds.
Read what other sellers say about their experience with AP saleroom
A recent track record - the July 2026 two-day sale
What we sell
Advertising and petroliana. That is the whole focus.
General advertising
Enamel signs, showcards and shop display.
Petroliana
Petrol pump globes, oil cans, pourers and forecourt.
Looking for a particular category? Filter the full catalogue by type once the next sale is live.
Buying
A strong line-up, sold well
A few results from the 2026 sales.

National Super Mixture Petrol Pump Globe
£15,080

Petrol Pump
£15,080

Fry's Chocolate Five Boys Enamel Advertising Sign
£8,120

Wincarnis Pictorial Enamel Advertising Sign
£6,032

Shell Motor Oil Pump Globe
£5,800

Cadbury's Enamel Advertising Sign
£5,104

British Dominions Empire Motor Policy Enamel Advertising Sign
£5,104

Player's Navy Cut Cigarettes Enamel Advertising Sign
£4,640
The venue
Our venue provides the perfect backdrop
Auctions are held in the BARC hospitality suite at Thruxton Racing Circuit - a comfortable, well-lit room that shows the lots off properly, with a great deal of space to view and a room full of friends and connections in the hobby.
- Air-conditioned, with complimentary refreshments
- The full catalogue on display for close inspection
- Unlimited free parking and full disabled access
- Free entry - viewing days before every auction
Latest updates
News from the saleroom
Find us at Beaulieu Autojumble
If you are attending Beaulieu Autojumble, you can drop your items off with us there, ahead of the November sale. We’ll be at GREEN 348b.
Entries invited for the November sale
We are taking consignments now, with strong early entries in for a line-up seen by over 600 registered buyers. Our catalogue deadline is 14 September - call us seven days a week to get the ball rolling.
July two-day sale: 551 of 553 lots sold
Four full collections and an eleventh-hour barn find took the July two-day sale to 553 lots, all offered at No Reserve, and 551 of them sold.
Seller testimonials
What our sellers say
I have used AP saleroom for several sales, including a Shell petrol-pump globe and a large collection of original advertising show cards from the 1940s and 1950s, which were discovered in the cellar of our shop. Nick provided an excellent service throughout - he prepared and presented all the listings professionally, kept us fully informed at every stage and made the whole process remarkably straightforward. The fees were also very reasonable, considerably less than we would have paid selling through eBay. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nick and AP saleroom to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional and cost-effective way to sell unusual or collectable items.
Selling my collection of enamel signs through AP saleroom was an excellent decision. Both Nick and Edward were very professional and provided an outstanding service that included arranging the collection of the signs and photographing them, together with providing accurate descriptions and realistic estimates. The sale was well marketed and included the provision of a full colour catalogue with every lot illustrated, resulting in excellent prices being achieved. This, combined with competitive selling costs and a fast payout, means I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
Nick, I’d just like to say a huge thank you for the way your good self and the team at AP saleroom carried out the selling of my private enamel sign collection. Very pleased and grateful for the way everything was dealt with in such a professional and caring way from start to finish. No faults whatsoever… I would highly recommend AP saleroom to anybody else who may be thinking of selling similar items to my collection - I’d 100% choose you and your team. No worries and great results. Thanks again Nick and the team at AP saleroom.
Talk to us
Speak with an expert
Selling a single sign or a whole collection, or after advice before you bid - a quick call to Nick or Edward is usually all it takes.
Call the specialists
- Nick Joslin 07415 191 494 info@apsaleroom.com
- Edward Joslin 07758 898 006 edward@apsaleroom.com
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