1933 Ad Socony Vacuum Gargoyle Mobil Oil John Atherton - ORIGINAL F2A
This is an original 1933 color print ad for Socony-Vacuum Corporation located at 26 Broadway in New York City. The picture in the ad was painted by the artist John Atherton. Also mentioned in the ad is Gargoyle Lubricating Oils. CONDITIONThis 78+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 12.5 inches; 26 x 32 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Socony-Vacuum Oil. Mathew Ewing and Hiram Bond Everest founded The Vacuum Oil Company in 1866. While distilling kerosene they accidentally discovered lubrication oil for steam engines and internal-combustion engines. The Standard Oil Company of New York (Socony) was founded in 1911.