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Datebefore 2006
Object Namepaperweight
Mediumplastic (vinyl) glass
ClassificationsNorth Sea Oil and Gas Industries
DimensionsOverall: 112mm approx
AcquisitionPresented in 2021.
Object numberABDMS095607.2
About MeA corporate promotional item. Such objects were commonly exchanged between companies and individuals working in the offshore sector.
Amerada was originally founded by Lord Cowdray in the early 20th century to explore for hydrocarbons in North America. It developed into a large $multimillion concern and by the 1980's had extensive operations around the world.
Perspex paperweight showing the layout of the Brent system
Shell UK Exploration And Production
1970s