{"product_id":"not-for-resale-square-glass-petrol-pump-globe","title":"Not For Resale Square With Wings Glass Petrol Pump Globe","description":"\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-228\" data-turn-id=\"request-68f5fdf2-6054-832b-a28b-359b30936c2e-15\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] 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data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a1783721-c8e4-40f1-8c7a-1c44dcb03e4b\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eThis square-form “NOT FOR RESALE” glass petrol pump globe is a rare and distinctive example of non-commercial pump signage used throughout the mid-20th century. Unlike branded globes designed to attract motorists on forecourts, this type was produced specifically for private, industrial, or government-operated pumps, where fuel was never intended for public sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"555\"\u003ePlease study all photos carefully to assess the condition and any age-related marks on the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square glass petrol pump globe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque white glass with bold applied black lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eOriginal Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal fleet, industrial depots, and non-retail fuel pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean square-sided body with stark “NOT FOR RESALE” text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eDuring the golden era of motoring, forecourt pumps typically displayed branded, decorative glass globes used as both advertising and illumination. However, many businesses, councils, and large organisations maintained their own private fuel supplies. These pumps were used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eCommercial fleets and haulage companies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eMunicipal services including refuse trucks, buses, and emergency vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eFactories, industrial plants, and agricultural operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eMilitary and government installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eBecause the fuel at these pumps was purchased in bulk and not subject to the same retail taxes or branding agreements, companies avoided using brand-specific imagery. Instead, globes like this clearly communicated a regulatory message: the fuel was \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003enot for public sale\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating confusion and helping ensure compliance with taxation and rationing laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eDesign and Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eThe simplicity of the design is intentional. The oversized black lettering against white glass made it highly visible even at night when illuminated, and the square shape was commonly chosen for depots where durability and practicality were emphasised over aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eThese globes helped prevent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eUnauthorised public use of internal fuel supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eMisidentification of privately dispensed fuel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eIncorrect accounting or breaches of fuel taxation rules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eCollectibility and Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eWhile plain in design, NOT FOR RESALE globes were produced in far smaller quantities than branded versions and were typically discarded when internal pumps were modernised. Their rarity today makes them interesting pieces for collectors who appreciate unusual, functional signage from the broader petroliana world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2852\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis square example is a wonderful reminder of how companies and organisations managed their transport operations behind the scenes during the mid-20th century, and it stands today as a fascinating piece of authentic depot history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Automobilia Magpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62839030972765,"sku":"AM490","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1625\/3789\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-12-09at15.49.27_f7267fed_1200x_888f6a24-ed49-41f5-99e1-90547a14aadc.webp?v=1765372085","url":"https:\/\/www.automobiliamagpie.com\/products\/not-for-resale-square-glass-petrol-pump-globe","provider":"Automobilia Magpie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}