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Can anyone give me an idea when the Gargoyle logo was discontinued?
I have just bought a Mobiloil globe (Briish) that was painted up by the garage way back when, underneath the paint is the original globe design from the late 20's, I am tring to work out the latest date it could have been repainted, the mobiloil logo looks like it could be a waterslide decal.
Thanks

Hi Gary- Most of the Gargoyle stuff In US ended about 1937 although I have seen some lube charts etc that still carried the Gargoyle into early 40s--- hope this helps- thanks don

That globe is really different & cool at the same time

Well after much thought I decided to strip back the old paint from this globe to reveal it's original design, I just took a little paint off the side first, just to see how good the old art work would be.
and here's the result, ROP was a cheaper grade of fuel in Britain supllied by "Russian Oil Products" this globe is from the late 20's and is a rare find over here. Sorry if i've upset any Mobiloil guys!

That is a good fine!!! If it was mine I would be glad I striped it

ROP was in the Norwegian market to, with headquarter in Bergen. They operated between 1930 to 1952, when they was taken over by Nor & Vacuum A/S (Mobil).