Shell Oil Advertising Mirror, circa 1930s
Located in Highwood, IL
Very rare to find, a circa 1930s mirror in this condition, let alone an English Shell Oil Company, factory supplied advertising mirror.
Mirror
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H 27 in W 9 in D 1 in
Rare Shell Motor Oil Advertising Mirror, with Royal Appointment to H M The King
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare Shell Motor Oil Advertising Mirror, with Royal Appointment to H M The King A rare early vintage advertising mirror for Shell Motor Spirit.
Mirror
Vintage mirrors have long been a measure of craftsmanship, from gilded Rococo frames to the sunburst shapes that became a signature of mid-century design.
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