Vintage Esso Mixture Petrol Pump Globe

Estimate: £400–£600

Automobilia and vintage advertising collectors have an exciting opportunity to bid on a remarkably preserved piece of motoring history. An authentic, mid-20th-century Esso Mixture glass box-shaped petrol pump globe is officially coming up for auction. These distinctive rectangular “box” globes are highly coveted pieces of classic British garage roadside heritage, originally designed to sit atop fuel delivery pumps to illuminate the brand’s popular mid-grade fuel blend to passing motorists.

This exceptional piece features the raised moulded lettering reading “Property of Esso Petroleum Ltd.” and proudly carries the stamped makers mark of HAILWARE BRITISH MADE near the base—a testament to the high-quality glass manufacturing of the era. Measuring W30 x D24 x H39 cm, the globe remains in excellent structural form. With original vintage petroliana items seeing a massive surge in demand from collectors and interior designers alike, this iconic piece of Esso history represents a stellar investment or standout display centrepiece for any garage, man cave, or vintage collection.