Impressive Little Bear Oil Co. 13.25" Complete Gill Ripple Gas Pump Globe

This extremely rare globe is a previously unknown example and new discovery. The known examples say Little Bear "Gasoline" instead of "Oil Company."Little Bear Oil Company was in operation by 1939 in Neodasha, KS according to the book Gas Pump Globes by Benjamin and Henderson. Two 13.25" lenses mounted in an original white ripple milk glass body. Lens #1 exhibits excellent color with a faint fine scratch in the upper portion of the bear logo and minor edge discoloration near the outer ring. The reverse lens has a tiny discolored spot above the bear's right ear with a handful of fine scratches in the outer fields. The ripple body is extremely clean with areas of minor soiling and minimal wear to the base. Overall an exceptional globe with wonderful graphics.