Gilbert & Barker Vintage Visible Gas Pump: Model 67 With Lion Oil Globe – GB67

Gilbert & Barker Vintage Visible Gas Pump: Model 67 With Lion Oil Globe

This very rare, genuine Gilbert & Barker vintage visible gas pump has been fully restored to working order by our experts at ArtFactory.com. It has been restored both inside and out with era correct parts and signage. The centerpiece is the original, extremely rare and hard to find, original, Lion Oil milk glass globe which was found sitting in a barn, still in original condition. The Gilbert & Barker Model 67 is a truly scarce find as it had limited production, and was produced for only one year, in 1924. That makes this one of the only examples from 1924 that has been fully restored with all original part and signage from the year.

This vintage gas pump is a hand pump 10-gallon, clear glass, visible tank with 10 gallon measuring stick . All parts on this antique gas pump are original and in full working order. All brass parts on this restored, Gilbert & Barker visible gas pump are solid polished brass. This restored gas pump features the rare, collector preferred milk glass globe. This globe is an original from the 1920s with genuine logo face plates for Lion Oil.

Gilbert & Barker Model 67 Gas Pump Restoration Details

• All Polished original brass
• Original crystal glass gas cylinder
• Custom hand cut layered logo "Lion Oil/Visible" with solid brass lion
• Solid polished original brass gas nozzle with new correct gas hose
• Solid brass pump handle era correct lock with key
• Custom hand forged clam shell lighting
• Rare collectors preferred original "Milk Glass" globe
• Pump is in full working order ready to pump gas or beer
• Backed by a century of fine craftsmanship since 1913

Gilbert & Barker Vintage Visible Gas Pump Before And After Restoration Condition

We acquired this as a so-called restored gas pump in the condition a lot of fast process restores are found in. In the business, we refer to these as a "20 Footer" (meaning it only looks good from 20 feet or more away). We received this gas pump as shown in the "before" photo. It did not work, had no lighting or covers, the paint was thin and of poor quality. Not only that, but some parts were incorrect, and the gas tank was a plastic insert. It also had a reproduction globe among other issue. In other words, it would have been better off in its original rusty state. However, because of it's extreme rarity, we took this nearly 100-year-old zombie, and restored it back to better than its original glory.

All vintage gas pumps, antiques, memorabilia, automobilia, and petroliana available from ArtFactory.com are real collectable appreciable assets. We do not deal in fakes or reproductions. If we say "Restored" we mean complete restoration to its original or better production offering in its era. If we say "Restormod" we mean exact copy with some improved modifications or customizations. All items are collectable fine art at the highest, investment quality, world class collector level. All restorations signed and certified for quality, originality, and authenticity by world renowned artist H.J. Nick. Call us for a quote on a restored vintage visible gas pump today at 1-800-292-0008.

Gilbert & Barker Model 67 Gas Pump - Specifications:

• Gas Company - Lion Oil Company
• Make/Model - Gilbert & Barker T-67 10-Gallon Visible Pump
• Era - Pump: 1924; Globe 1920,s
• Color - Orange, white, and black
• Height - 105" (without globe, 123" with globe)
• Base - 16" x 16"
• Condition - Antique/Restored museum quality and historical correct
• Notable Features:
  Original milk glass globe light with two LION glass advertising inserts. G&B hand pump model with 10 gallon glass jar.

Lion Oil Company Historical Facts

Lion Oil Company, the largest independent supplier of sulfur crude oil, was an oil refinery founded in 1922 by oilman and philanthropist Colonel Thomas Harry Barton (1881-1960) in El Dorado, Arkansas. The Lion Oil grew rapidly with the discovery of oil in the Smackover Field in 1923. The Lion Oil Refining Company produced between 10,000 and 12,000 barrels of oil daily after acquiring 1,600 acre leases in Smackover.

By 1929 Lion Oil moved into wholesale marketing and gasoline sales. Lion Oil was operating over 400 gas stations by 1932 and expanded further after acquiring Marathon Oil properties in 1935 in both bulk plants and service stations. Lion Oil Company started trading on the NYSE in 1939. During World War II Lion Oil helped the war effort by producing explosives material in the Ozark Ordinance Works. In 1946 they boasted $22 million in assets and officially changed their name to Lion Oil Co.

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