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 lithographically printed tin sign dates to the late '50s/early '60s and, with the tin signs being more vulnerable than their enamel counterparts, is a fairly rare survivor. Decades of exposure to the elements has caused the surface corrosion to the metal resulting in a speckling across the surface and a muting of the colours... In my opinion this adds to the vintage charm / appeal of the piece, giving it the sort of look that simply can't be replicated but please see the angled / close-up photos for a better understanding of what the surface of the sign looks like. Aside from the weathering, the sign is generally clean / straight and can be hung using it's original mounting holes. 

The sign measures 60cm in diameter. 

 

S/N: #0918