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American Art Deco Period Bennett Model 756 Signal Gasoline Visible Pump
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What we’re looking at here is an American Art Deco Period Bennett Model 756 Signal Gasoline visible pump — the kind of towering icon that once stood proudly along America’s two-lane highways. With its round Signal globe and that bold black-and-yellow livery, it’s pure prewar roadside theater.
The Bennett Pump Company of Muskegon, Michigan was one of the major manufacturers of visible pumps in the 1930s. The large glass sight chamber allowed customers to literally see the gasoline before it flowed — a trust-building innovation in the golden age of motoring. The gallon dial clearly marked “Quality Built Bennett” places this form squarely in the late 1930s to very early ’40s.
Construction is classic: porcelainized steel body, cast metal trim, glass globe, and aluminum nozzle. The typography and streamlined dial graphics reflect strong Art Deco influence. That said, the glossy black paint, crisp Signal decals, bright globe, and fresh hose all point to a later professional restoration.
Condition is very good as restored. Collectors love the look — but originality drives top dollar. A word about copies.. the petroliana market is flooded with reproduction globes, decals, and even complete fantasy pumps, so we always assume restoration until proven otherwise.
Authenticity score: 70%. The core pump appears period Bennett, but cosmetically restored. At auction, I’d estimate $6,000 to $9,000 in today’s market — less if major components are reproduction.
This is Matt signing off: Keep on motorin' and I will see you again down the road.
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Item Report
American Art Deco Period Bennett Model 756 Signal Gasoline Visible Pump
By:Bennett Pump Company, Muskegon, Michigan
Style:Art Deco Period Petroliana / Service Station Equipment
Origin:United States
Materials:Porcelainized steel, glass globe, aluminum and brass fittings, rubber hose
Age:Circa 1938–1941 (restored)
Condition:Very Good (professionally restored; not fully original)
Value:Authentic period pump with correct components: $6,000–$9,000 at auction; if largely reproduction or fantasy restoration: $1,500–$3,000.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Dial marked: 'Quality Built Bennett – Service Station Equipment Co. – Muskegon, Mich., U.S.A.'; Signal Gasoline and Ethyl branding; 'Today's Price 15 5/10 Cents Per Gallon.'
Date:2026-03-04 03:00:36.023925
Description:
A restored visible gasoline pump featuring a round Signal globe, Bennett gallon dial marked 'Quality Built Bennett – Muskegon, Mich., U.S.A.,' porcelainized steel body in black with yellow Signal Gasoline and Ethyl graphics, glass sight-glass cylinder, brass and aluminum nozzle, and period-style hose.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This appears to be an authentic late-1930s/early-1940s Bennett Model 756 visible gas pump that has undergone a high-quality cosmetic restoration in Signal livery. The Bennett dial and cast body proportions are consistent with period manufacture, though the paint, decals, globe, hose, and some bright metal components appear restored or replaced. As restored petroliana, it has strong display value but collectors will discount for non-original paint and reproduction graphics.
Individual Images:
whole gas pump
detail of price window
detail of Bennett gallon dial
closeup of Signal globe
detail of sight-glass assembly
detail of nozzle and hose
side view of pump body
angled side view with graphics
whole pump frontal view
Provenance:
No documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (professionally restored; not fully original)
Identification Score: 95%
Clear Bennett manufacturer marking on dial and correct visible pump configuration strongly support Model 756 identification.
Authenticity Score: 70%
Pump body and dial appear period-correct Bennett manufacture, but globe, decals, paint, hose, and hardware show signs of modern restoration or replacement. Assumed restored until proven otherwise.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Bennett 756, Signal Gasoline, visible gas pump, Art Deco petroliana, Ethyl, service station equipment, United States
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