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Item - ES PH 0219
Theo Samoa Lighthouse Petrol Pump, Eastbourne Tyre Co
Fort Road

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Description:
Colour photo
Notes:
Photo taken January 1994. Handwritten note on reverse states:
"Theo Samoa Lighthouse Pump at Eastbourne Tyre Co, Fort Road, Eastbourne. Installed 1925 by Nelson Ashby, grandfather of present owner. Still in daily use. In 1920s it pumped 4 different types of spirit now only 4 star. Spare parts have to be made but it still passes weights and measures check."
Condition:
Good
Dimensions:
15cm x 10cm
Identifier:
ES PH 0219
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