Esso Oil Drop / Drip Figures Cast Iron Money Boxes Advertising Characters 25cm

This pair of cast iron moneyboxes feature the Esso Oil Drop characters

"They Where Manufactured For Different Countries - These Are The British Version As Used In Austrailia, Canada, United Kingdom, USA Etc"

Oil Drop Man was first used by Esso's Danish division to explain the reasons for oil shortages during WW2

In 1958, Esso's US division introduced him to American consumers

Nicknamed "Andy Slick", he often appeared with a female companion, who gained the moniker "Abbey Slick"

This pair of cast iron moneyboxes show the two characters happily waving

Finished in carefully handpainted colours and with coin slots on their backs, these are great to use not only as moneyboxes but also as ornaments in their own right

Very popular with fans of advertising memorabilia

The figure is a carefully hand painted & distressed reproduction, with raised detailing for additional vintage aged effect

With being cast not two are the same all cast signs have casting marks and imperfections which is totally normal and add to that aged look

This sign would add a lovely touch of automobilia charm to any garage, workshop, office or man-cave