{"product_id":"cleveland-glass-petrol-pump-global","title":"Cleveland Glass Petrol Pump Globe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eThis Cleveland Petrol globe is a beautiful example of early British petrol station branding from the golden age of motoring. Dating from the 1930s–1940s, it features the distinctive diamond shape with raised blue and red lettering reading “Cleveland Guaranteed,” a slogan that symbolised reliability and quality in the pre-war and post-war eras of motoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: \u003c\/strong\u003eCleveland Petroleum Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s–1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eMilk glass with raised lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue “Cleveland” and red “Guaranteed” text on a white background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiamond (or shield) form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petrol pump globe topper for Cleveland forecourts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent original condition with crisp colours and clean glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eCleveland Petroleum was one of the early independent oil companies that flourished in Britain during the interwar years. The company took its name from the Cleveland district of Yorkshire, a region long associated with the petroleum trade and industrial progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eDuring the 1930s and 1940s, Cleveland promoted its fuels and oils as “Guaranteed” to emphasise quality and consistency at a time when motorists were still learning to trust branded petrol. Petrol globes like this one sat atop pumps and were illuminated from within, making them visible from the roadside both day and night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eThe introduction of electric lighting on pumps transformed garage forecourts into bright, welcoming spaces for travellers, and companies like Cleveland used these eye-catching glass globes to establish strong brand recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eDesign and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eThe Cleveland Guaranteed globe stands out for its clean Art Deco influence and striking use of colour. The embossed lettering gives depth to the glass, while the diamond form added distinction from the more common round globes of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eEach globe was hand-made from pressed milk glass, designed to glow softly when lit, casting a warm light that enhanced the red and blue colours. These designs were as much about art and identity as they were about advertising, reflecting the pride of early fuel companies in their products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eOriginal Cleveland Petrol globes are now highly desirable among collectors of automobilia and garage memorabilia. Their combination of rarity, craftsmanship, and nostalgic design makes them a centrepiece item for any vintage petroliana display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eDue to their fragile glass construction, many globes were broken or discarded when service stations modernised during the 1950s and 1960s. Surviving examples in good condition, such as this one, are now considered premium collector’s pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eAuthentic 1930s–1940s Cleveland Petrol globe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003eMade from milk glass with raised lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eDisplays the “Cleveland Guaranteed” branding in blue and red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eOriginally illuminated atop petrol pumps across Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eExcellent condition and highly collectible piece of British motoring history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3337\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis Cleveland Petrol globe represents a bygone era of craftsmanship and charm, when petrol stations were local landmarks and every brand took pride in its image. A genuine piece of motoring heritage, it captures the spirit of travel, reliability, and design from Britain’s early automotive age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58835893748061,"sku":"AM408","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/IMG-20251020-WA0015.jpg?v=1760952060","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/cleveland-glass-petrol-pump-global","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}