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...... BUILDING A PICTORIAL HISTORY

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THE BRITISH PETROLEUM Co Ltd

A range of globes spanning from the 1920's through to the 1960's. Makers range from BCM Hailglass, Hailware, and Webbs Crystal Glass Co, London. The later square globes were marked "PROPERTY OF SHELL-MEX & BP LTD. RETURNABLE ON DEMAND" showing the joint marketing venture between BP and Shell-Mex Ltd

BP Ethyl late 1920's

Company History

With thanks to Gaspumpgary, Dave, Stuart Searle, Jon, and Gary Dowell - UK; David Wilson - Isle of Man and all other contributors