Vintage Socony Gas Pump Sign: Authentic Original Condition Belly Plate – VS023

Vintage Socony Gas Pump Sign: Authentic Original Condition Belly Plate

This is a rare original vintage Socony gasoline pump sign from the early 1900s for Standard Oil Company of New York. At ArtFactory.com, we specialize in only the rarest, and most highly collectible vintage petroliana. These are investment quality items with future appreciable value. This genuine antique sign was used prior to the Socony-Vacuum Oil partnership of 1931.

This porcelain sign is single sided and curved to fit an antique gas pump and features the wording "SOCONY GASOLINE" in red along the middle of the sign, with the words "Uniform Quality" in blue above and "Best Results" in blue below showcased on a white background with a blue outline around the edges of this old gas station sign. Don't settle for poorly made reproductions, when you can have the genuine article. For pricing on this vintage Socony gas pump sign, or any of our other vintage porcelain signs, call us today at 1-800-292-0008.

Socony Gas Pump Sign Specifications:

• Type: Porcelain single sided sign
• Company: Standard Oil Company of New York
• Product: Socony Gasoline
• Era: 1915-1922
• Color: White, red, and blue
• Dimensions: 7.5" T x 11.5" W
• Condition: Original, as-is, see photos for details

Vacuum Oil And Standard Oil Of New York Company History

Vacuum Oil was founded in 1866 by Matthew Ewing and Hiram Bond Everest, of Rochester, New York. The lubrication oil was an accidental discovery while attempting to distill kerosene. Everest noted the residue from the extraction was suitable as a lubricant. Soon after, the product became popular for use by steam engines and the internal-combustion engines. Ewing sold his interest to Everest, who carried on the company. Vacuum was bought by Standard Oil in 1879. It originated the Mobil trademark in 1899 (as "Mobilgas;" "Mobiloil" came later). When Standard Oil was broken up in 1911 due to the Sherman Antitrust Act, Vacuum became an independent company again.

Vacuum Oil and Standard Oil of New York (Socony) merged in 1931, after the government gave up attempts to prevent it. At the time, the newly combined company made Socony-Vacuum Corp. the 3rd largest oil company, worldwide. Everest remained with the firm, and was given a salaried job as president.

Read More At: Vacuum Oil Company On Wikipedia