Mexican Sinclair Oils Clip Tampico Cast Logo Rarity No Others Found Anywhere

Genuine early artifact from the Mexican Sinclair Petroleum Corporation, this cast-metal paper or invoice clip features raised lettering and a bold enamel Sinclair Oils shield logo.
Believed to date from the 1920s or 1930s, this piece was likely used in oil field offices or shipping desks in Tampico, Mexico, during a key chapter in Sinclair’s international expansion.
You won’t find another like it—no identical examples found anywhere online. This is the kind of piece that ends up behind glass, not in a drawer. A pure slice of lost industrial history with crossover appeal to petroleum collectors, Sinclair specialists, and museum curators.
Features
• Cast-metal body with enamel Sinclair shield
• Raised text: Mexican Sinclair Petroleum Corporation Tampico
• Clip mechanism still functions
• Museum-level oil and gas collectible
Condition
Strong visual presence with light aging. The enamel logo is clear and intact. Clip mechanism operates well. All lettering is sharp and readable. No cracks or repairs.
Collector Note
This piece tells a story from the early days of global oil. Tampico was a frontier of energy development, and this item reflects Sinclair’s presence there. It is both functional and historically significant—worthy of any serious collection or institutional archive.
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