{"product_id":"bp-shield-petrol-pump-globe","title":"BP Shield Glass Petrol Pump Globe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eThis BP petrol pump globe, featuring the classic green and yellow shield design, is an iconic piece of British motoring history from the 1950s–1960s. Made from glass and designed to sit illuminated atop a petrol pump, it represents one of the most recognisable symbols in mid-century roadside advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: \u003c\/strong\u003eBritish Petroleum (BP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003e1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk glass with coloured transfers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape: \u003c\/strong\u003eShield form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen background with bold yellow “BP” lettering and black detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction: \u003c\/strong\u003ePetrol pump globe topper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent, with vibrant colours and smooth glass finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eThe BP shield logo was first introduced in 1930 as part of a major rebranding effort to modernise the company’s image. The bright green and yellow colours were chosen to stand out on busy roads and to symbolise quality, energy, and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eBy the 1950s and 1960s, BP had become one of the dominant names in British motoring, supplying fuel to service stations across the UK and the Commonwealth. The illuminated shield globe became a hallmark of the company’s mid-century identity, welcoming motorists to BP forecourts and representing the reliability of its fuels and lubricants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eThe “BP” initials stood for British Petroleum Company Limited, a name synonymous with progress and engineering excellence during Britain’s post-war motoring boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eThe shield shape was unique among petrol pump globes, instantly recognisable from a distance. Its simple yet bold design captured the modernist aesthetic of the time, with clean lines and high contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eWhen illuminated, the glass globe would glow warmly, enhancing visibility during evening hours and acting as both a practical light source and a powerful piece of branding. The green and yellow palette reflected BP’s corporate identity for decades, remaining largely unchanged until the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eMade from heavy-duty milk glass, these globes were both decorative and functional, designed to withstand the elements while maintaining their vibrant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eOriginal BP shield petrol globes are among the most collectible items in British petroliana. They represent a defining period in motoring design, when branding became a key part of the service station experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eDue to their fragility, many were lost or damaged when petrol stations were modernised and replaced with metal or plastic signage in later decades. Surviving examples in good condition, like this one, are now prized by collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eAuthentic BP petrol pump globe from the 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eClassic shield shape with green and yellow colour scheme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003eMade from milk glass with illuminated design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eOriginally used across BP service stations throughout Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eExcellent example of mid-century petrol advertising design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3164\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis BP petrol pump globe stands as a true icon of British motoring heritage, capturing the style, innovation, and optimism of a time when service stations were beacons of progress on the open road.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58836453327197,"sku":"AM412","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/IMG-20251020-WA0043.jpg?v=1760953300","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/bp-shield-petrol-pump-globe","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}