Esso Pumps and Forecourt Sign (Matchbox A-1)

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Esso Pumps and Forecourt Sign (Matchbox A-1)

Esso Pumps and Forecourt Sign, Matchbox Accessory Pack 1 (MBCat 1959).jpg (i)
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location:

Arch Three , Area 49
Matchbox Series (display)


1956


A diecast model Esso Pumps and Forecourt Sign set, Matchbox Accessory Pack A-1, made by Lesney from 1956 onwards.

1959: Esso Pumps and Forecourt sign, Matchbox Accessory Pack 1


The set consists of two pieces: a row of three red Esso petrol pumps on a red base with an attached petrol pump attendant with a white cap and coat, and a separate freestanding white (not yellow) post with flared circular base and jutting arm holding an oval red, white and black ESSO sign.