Large Castrol (Motor Oil) Enamel Sign

Castrol were pioneers in motor oil development. At the start of the 20th century when the automobile and aeroplane were rising in popularity, Charles Wakefield saw an opportunity to develop specific lubricants for these new engine types - the addition of Castor oil was the revolutionary element - making the oil thin enough to be effective when the engine was cold at start up and thick enough continue to be effective at high temperatures. From here Castrol was born.

This large Castrol enamel sign was produced for the French market and dates to the 1930s/'40s. Measuring in at 1.2m wide, it's a real statement piece and one that's certainly lived a life ... The sort of wear and tear that those who produce the fake enamels seem to try desperately to replicate but fail miserably to actually achieve. It's not to everyone's taste and wont necessarily fit into all scenarios but against a bare brick wall or similar I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better look.

Despite the extensive enamel loss the sign sits remarkably flat and can be hung using the original mounting holes, all of which are good and solid. It displays very well. Unsurprisingly there's fairly heavy surface scratching which has dulled the enamel's gloss to more of a 'sheen' but it still catches the light and the colours remain vibrant.

It measures 120cm wide x 80cm high.