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Lot 489: VIGOUR Petrol Pump Globe

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Start price: £140

Estimated price: £300 - £600

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A spherical pill-shaped white glass petrol pump globe featuring the brand name VIGOUR in block lettering. The central characters C and O are finished in blue, flanked by red lettering for the V, I, U, and R. The body is marked with a white printed stamp reading CHANCE’S SMETHWICK.


Condition report:

General paint loss and fading is visible to the lettering across the face, most notably to the letter V (photo 2). The base neck shows a rough, uneven rim with various minor chips and brown staining (photos 10 and 11). Small traces of red paint remain on the exterior of the neck (photo 12).