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Rare Antique English Carless Petrol Sold Here Hand Painted Wood Petroleum Sign
Regular price
$1,650.00
Rare Antique English "Carless Petrol Sold Here" Hand Painted Wood Petroleum Sign
Found at an Estate Sale on Longtime English Antique Dealer, from his personal collection
In Antique as found condition - see all photos for condition
Measures - 23 3/4" x 18 1/2"
Carless has a long history in refining which dates back to 1859 when Eugene Carless established the company in Hackney Wick London, by 1893 Diesel fuel was called Petrol and was named Petrol by Carless, in 1899 Carless was the only manufacturer of high purity motor oils in England. Carless motor fuel Petrol represented an amazing success story, as it played an important role in the evolving automotive and racing market in the U.K.
