ESSO Ethyl Motor Oil Metal Sign - 14" Round

The artwork on this ESSO metal sign is spare, bold, and tied to service station branding. A large red ESSO wordmark sits across a white field, framed by a deep blue circular border that gives the composition a clean bullseye layout. Beneath it, a black and yellow Ethyl emblem reads 'Brand of Anti-Knock Compound' and 'Ethyl Gasoline Corporation New York U.S.A.,' with thin yellow rays radiating behind it. The result has the look of vintage gas and oil signs: simple typography, high-contrast color, and a strong period advertising feel without extra scenery or clutter.

As oil company memorabilia, the design is especially appealing because it brings together two recognizable names from gasoline history in one graphic composition. The ESSO lettering dominates from a distance, while the Ethyl badge rewards a closer look with smaller period typography and trademark wording. Its round format keeps the artwork balanced and lets the blue ring act like a frame around the red, yellow, black, and white palette. Nothing in the layout feels overworked; the visual interest comes from the scale contrast between the massive ESSO letters and the compact Ethyl label. For collectors who prefer classic service station graphics over novelty decor, this piece keeps the focus right where it belongs: on the original-style branding.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 14 x 14 in
• Weight: 2 lbs
• Made in the USA
• Custom laser cut and printed after ordered
• Durable .040 aluminum construction
• Eyelet for easy hanging

Sign Variations:

• ESSO Ethyl Motor Oil Metal Sign - 18" Round
• ESSO Ethyl Motor Oil Metal Sign - 24" Round

Each piece is produced after the order with a careful cut and printed reproduction process. The craftsmanship keeps the type clean, the circular layout crisp, and the period colors clear so the service station graphic stays front and center.