The Quick Starting Pair Shell Oil Hummingbirds Metal Sign - 18" x 12"

This vintage Shell oil sign artwork centers on two jewel-toned hummingbirds in motion against a warm cream and smoky brown background. The birds are rendered with teal-green bodies, orange accents, long pointed beaks, and swept wings that give the composition a fast, diving feel. Along the bottom, the italic title The Quick-Starting Pair sits above large SHELL OIL & PETROL lettering, connecting the natural subject matter to early automotive advertising style. The result has the look of a period gas and oil poster, with soft painterly shading and a restrained color palette.

The image is especially interesting because it avoids the usual pumps, cars, and service station scenes. Instead, it uses speed and precision in the hummingbirds themselves to carry the message, giving this shell metal sign a more art-driven approach for a garage, workshop, showroom, or office.

Specifications

• Measurements: 18 inches by 12 inches
• Made after ordered
• Crafted in the USA
• Constructed from heavy 24 gauge American steel, laser cut and primed
• Design is baked on using sublimation technique
• Pre-drilled and riveted for effortless hanging

Sign Variations

• The Quick Starting Pair Shell Oil Hummingbirds Metal Sign - 36" x 24"
• The Quick Starting Pair Shell Oil Hummingbirds Metal Sign - 24" x 16"

Each piece is made with careful metal preparation and image application so the period artwork reproduces cleanly.