October 6, 2024 Automobilia & Petroliana
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Single 13.5" Globe Lens. A very rare and seldom seen C. 1940's Globe Lens from Golden West Oil Company, a San Antonio, Texas based company with a very limited number of Service Stations in operation in Texas into the 1960's. CONDITION: Lens is excellent overall showing brilliant color & gloss with no notable field wear other than some fine surface scratches. Mounting notches are in excellent condition. The left edge shows a chip under the mounting notch along the outer cream band, all of which is unnoticeable with lens is placed into a gill or capco body. Remaining outer edge is outstanding showing no notable wear. A rare and beautiful example of Golden West Advertising.

Condition: (GRADE 90).

Item Dimensions: Lens: 13.5" Dia.
Name
Value
CENTERING
10
COLOR
9
EDGE (LOWER 50%)
4
EDGE (UPPER 50%)
7
FACTORY FLAW
9
FIELD (INNER)
9
FIELD (OUTER)
9
GLOSS
9
MOUNTING NOTCH(ES)
7
SHARPNESS
9
SURFACE
8
SCARCE GOLDEN WEST OIL COMPANY 13.5" GLOBE LENS W/ MOUNTAIN SCENE GRAPHIC.
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Minimum Bid: $2,600.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $10,200.00
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Number Bids: 21
Auction closed on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
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