Lot #176 - MOBILOIL: A 'Mobiloil' Australian enameled tin sign, (28cm high x 51 cm wide)
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Auction House:Donington Auctions
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Sale Name:The Binalong Motor Museum Auction
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Sale Date:26 Jul 2020 ~ 10.30am (AEST)
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Lot #:176
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Lot Description:MOBILOIL: A 'Mobiloil' Australian enameled tin sign, (28cm high x 51 cm wide)
MOBILOIL: A Mobiloil enameled tin sign, 28cm high x 51 cm wide. -
Provenance:Acquired by the vendors father,the Late David Watson Snr, from Jack Frouds garage at Johnsonville (famous for the Black Stump general store). Jack and Davidsfather-in-lawwereold family friends asheowned a fishing shack on the opposite side of the Tambo River. The old garage outhouse was constructed with old signs and David did try and also convince Jack to part with a fabulous embossed 6 Shell sign which he wouldnt.
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Notes:Johnsonville, a rural village, is on the Princes Highway in east Gippsland, 13 km north west of Lakes Entrance. The village arose from a crossing place on the Tambo River, 2 km south of the village. The crossing led to Metung and Nungurner on the Gippsland Lakes.
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Estimate:A$200 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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