Bidspirit auction | A Michelin Plastic Illuminated Mascot

A Michelin Plastic Illuminated Mascot and Shell Tin Sign - A vintage Michelin advertising mascot depicting Bibendum, commonly known as the Michelin Man. The figure is constructed from white moulded plastic, shown in a standing posture with hands on hips and a diagonal sash featuring raised lettering. The mascot is fitted with two red glass eye lenses and a single amber lens on the left arm, intended for illumination. Black and yellow electrical wiring emerges from the back of the figure. The underside of the right foot is moulded with two lines of text reading MICHELIN and MADE IN FRANCE. Accompanying the mascot is a rectangular lithographed tin advertising sign for Shell Motor Oil. The sign features the yellow and red pecten logo on a cream background, with the text ASK FOR SHELL MOTOR OIL. The sign is pre-drilled with four mounting holes at the corners. Height: 47 cm Width: 23 cm.