Hi-Where on the sttion was this sign used? 7228171501 ----just wondering..
I'm no expert by any means, but my first impression of this sign is that it's a reproduction.
Well, check the seller's other items for sale. Most are reproduction signs. Now, look who's bidding for this Gulf sign. I don't see any of the usual Gulf big hitters on it. Put two and two together!!
My 2c.
Paul
...I know where the seller got this sign, 'cause I got one from the same reputable dealer...and it's NOT a repro...the seller's other repro signs are porcelain, clearly marked 'VC' for Vintage Concepts...I've bought from the seller for 10 years and have never had him misrepresent a repro as an original item...
...that said, the sign is dated 1963, is painted metal, and was used on the Gulf Tire Mart sheds that sat in front of/alongside the station...almost immediately after the shed/signs were made, Gulf changed their logo to the current one...the signs were replaced with the new logo...I suspect many of the older logo signs were never installed...