Now, this type of Enamel Signboard Become Rare and Collectors Love to Collect this Rare vintage Piece of Art. 35.5 x 25.4cm. This Item As Shown In the Picture See Photos for the actual condition. The Burmah Oil Company was a leading British oil company that was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
The company was founded in Glasgow in 1886 by David Sime Cargill, an East India merchant, to succeed his Rangoon Oil Company Ltd, also of Glasgow, to further expand and develop oil fields in the Indian subcontinent. In 1963, the company left Burma and undertook new exploration in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australasia, the Americas, Canada, and the North Sea until 1986. [9] In 1966, Burmah acquired Castrol renaming it Burmah-Castrol. The Bank of England came to the rescue of Burmah Oil after the company made large losses on its tanker fleets in 1974. The core of the rescue operation was the provision of a year's grace so that the company could become smaller and more viable.
In 2000, Burmah was acquired by the then-BP Amoco (now renamed BP). A vintage enamel signboard is a charming and collectible piece of advertising or decorative art that harkens back to an earlier era. These signboards were typically created in the late 19th to mid-20th century and were widely used to advertise products, services, or events. They are characterized by their durable enamel coating, which consists of powdered glass fused onto a metal base (usually steel). A vintage enamel signboard is not just a piece of advertising but a tangible link to the past, evoking nostalgia and capturing the essence of a bygone era. Whether displayed as a decorative art piece or proudly showcased in a collection, these signboards offer a glimpse into the history of design, marketing, and societal trends. Note- After Receiving the item, Please Leave Your Feedback.