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Wait till it stops before getting on or off a bus or tram original Zero poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
advertising at Shell Mex BP). He moved to London following the rise of Hitler and produced a series of posters
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1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

London Transport Bus Stop Original Vintage Poster c. 1970
Located in London, GB
advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he produced a series of
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1970s Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hans Schleger 'Zero' London Transport Bus Stop c. 1970 Original Poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he produced a series of
Category

1970s Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hans Schleger 'Zero' London Transport Coach Stop c. 1970 Original Poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he produced a series of
Category

1970s Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hans Schleger 'Zero' London Transport Coach Stop Request Original Poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
head of advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he
Category

1970s Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

'Zero' Hans Schleger Grow Your Own Food Surreal Original Vintage Poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he produced a series of
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1940s Surrealist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Plain Gangster - Early 20th Century British Illustration by Rex Whistler
Located in London, GB
Framed 20 by 16.5 cm., 8 by 10 ½ in. (frame size 39 by 34 cm., 15 ¼ by 13 ¼ in.) Provenance: The Shell
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Cassina 265_267 Mex 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Piero Lissoni
By Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2006 _ 265-267 MEX 3-seat sofa: Classic sofa designed by Piero Lissoni, made in Italy. Full
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Australia Original Vintage Propaganda Poster post WW2 MacDonald Max Gill
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
for advertising materials. The Empire Marketing Board and Shell-Mex as well as further maps for the
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1940s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A Map of the Colne Valley Cloth District, West Yorkshire by Max Gill
Located in London, GB
Shell-Mex as well as further maps for the Underground. He designed in 1922 the first diagrammatic map of
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1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Wonderground Map of London by MacDonald 'Max' Gill c. 1924 original poster
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
Shell-Mex as well as further maps for the Underground. He designed in 1922 the first diagrammatic map of
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1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Clifford Ellis Corsham Court Hens Chicken Shed c. 1950 mid century watercolour
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
) and posters for London Transport, the General Post Office, Shell-Mex, the Empire Marketing Board and J
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Watercolor

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Original 1955 Palladio Wallpaper Sample 'Colonnade' Designed By Robert Nicholson
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Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
continued in London. Their work included designing interiors, carpets and fabrics in the new Shell-Mex
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Original Vintage Poster Painting Of Shell-Mex House River Thames London BP Shell
Located in London, GB
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ROBERT BUHLER R.A. original SIGNED MID CENTURY OIL PAINTING 'THE BUTCHERS BOARD'
Located in Cirencester, GB
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By Cassina
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Clifford Ellis Kneeling Woman - theatrical costume design (1934)
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
Naturalist’ series) and posters for London Transport, the General Post Office, Shell-Mex, the Empire
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Clifford Ellis Teignmouth UK Beach Scene c1947 watercolour Cat 35
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
wife Rosemary – whom he married in 1931 – on their posters. The General Post Office, Shell, and The
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Clifford Ellis Teignmouth UK Beach Scene c1947 watercolour
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
Naturalist’ series) and posters for London Transport, the General Post Office, Shell-Mex, the Empire
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Original Vintage Poster for Shell: Lubricating Oil 1937 Edward McKnight Kauffer
By Edward McKnight Kauffer
Located in London, GB
War who is best known for the posters he designed for Shell Mex BP and his 140 London Underground
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Wait till it stops before getting on or off a bus or tram original Zero poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
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'Zero' Hans Schleger Surreal Original Vintage Poster 'Safety Week' Eyes and Ears
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
who introduced him to Jack Beddington the head of advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of
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Hans Schleger 'Zero' London Transport Coach Stop/Bus Stop Original Poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
head of advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he
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1970s Interior Prints

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1936 Original London Transport Poster Betty Swanwick Green Line to Berkshire UK
By Betty Swanwick
Located in London, GB
posters for London Transport before the war, as well as Shell-Mex, BO, the Central Office of Information
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Hans Schleger 'Zero' London Transport Bus Stop Request c. 1970 Original Poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
head of advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he
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Hans Schleger 'Zero' London Transport Bus Stop c. 1970 Original Poster
By Hans Schleger Zero
Located in London, GB
advertising at Shell Mex BP. Following the rise of Hitler he emigrated to London where he produced a series of
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Clifford Ellis Sosicles I - theatrical costume design (1934)
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
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Clifford Ellis Sosicles II - theatrical costume design (1934)
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
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Original Vintage Poster Painting Of Shell-Mex House River Thames London BP Shell
By Henry Rushbury
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster featuring a painting by Sir Henry Rushbury (1889-1968) of Shell Mex House
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Original 1955 Palladio Wallpaper Sample 'Avenue' Designed by Robert Nicholson
By Palladio, Robert Nicholson
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
included designing interiors, carpets and fabrics in the new Shell-Mex building in Waterloo, for the then
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Vintage 1950s English Wallpaper

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Shell Mex For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact shell mex you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find modern examples as well as a Surrealist version. Finding the perfect shell mex may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right shell mex is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, red, brown and blue. Finding an appealing shell mex — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hans Schleger Zero, Leslie MacDonald Gill, Clifford Ellis and Henry Rushbury each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in lithograph, paint and canvas can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Shell Mex?

The average selling price for a shell mex we offer is $1,048, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.