July 16 & 17, 2025 Automobilia, Petroliana, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/16/2025
Single 15" globe lens on original low profile metal body. An extremely rare lens one of only two known lens examples. This lens features two unique palm tree graphics with sunburst as well as the slogan, "it's speed, it's power." This globe was originally found in Florida complete and has now been split. An unknown independent brand with no known history other than its origins in Florida. CONDITION: Lens shows excellent color and gloss throughout the inner and outer field with a light amount of surface scratching in the upper field. Lens shows paint remnants along the outer edge and has never been removed from its original body shown here. Lens shows all of the original dirt intact on the backside of the lens and has never been cleaned, in as found condition. Lens shows minimal wear at the mounting notch, and is mounted with snap ring on its original metal low profile body showing red paint with an outstanding age and patina throughout. An incredibly wear and highly sought after piece of graphic gasoline advertising.
Condition: (8.75+).
Item Dimensions: Lens: 15" Diam.