This product is an original vintage 1940 Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline porcelain pump plate, featuring multi-color advertising on a sign from the United States. Is a collectible piece of merchandise and memorabilia related to the gas and oil theme. It is a unique and authentic piece of history from the Texaco brand, making it a valuable addition to any collection of vintage advertising memorabilia. Date of Manufacture: March 1940 (Clearly stamped “3-40″ in the bottom-left corner). This marks the highly desirable first year of production for this specific rectangular style.