Shell gas oil pump - Schipluiden -The Netherlands - Vintage Gasoline Pumps on Waymarking.com

"Introduction
Columnar gas oil pump for shipping across the Gaag, manufactured around 1930 by N.V. Riel and De Graaf The Hague - Holland, for the oil company Shell. After restoration, the pump was returned to its original location on the Gaag. The fuel tank has disappeared but the interior with hand pump, filling hose and counter is almost complete. The crown on the column refers to Shell's predicate 'Royal'. The pump is unique in the Netherlands.

Description
Cylindrical gas oil pump on an octagonal base, made entirely of enamelled metal. The black and red painted base is articulated in three. The yellow, cylindrical column shaft houses the pumping unit behind a round door. Above the column a red and white crown with decorative imitation gemstone border, bands and in the top the name SHELL in a circular disc.

Valuation
The gas oil pump is of general importance for its cultural-historical value and typological value associated with the history of Dutch inland navigation and the history of Dutch fuel supply.

The gas-oil pump has situational value because of its historical-functional location and as image-defining element on the Gaag.

The gas oil pump has uniqueness value as the only remaining gas oil pump at its original location.

The gas-oil pump is sound in main form and parts."
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Gasoline Brand: Shell Reproduction: no Location: Outside

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