I believe this is a repro sign. Whenever they show up, they are as nice as this one.
What also strikes me is that he shape of the shield is NOT the one normally used by Mobil. This one is too rounded off in the corners.
However, I am sure that an original sign like this existed. In the transition period between the Gargoyle and Pegasus symbols, Vacuum oil first used a shield with a Gargoyle on top and a small Pegasus below the text ( ca 1946-47), and in 1948-49 it was a Pegasus on top and a Gargoyle below the text.
I hav seen reproductions of this sign as well, and it is a very good repro. The only thing wrong is that the text is black, and on the originals it is blue.
br,
Claes
Here's my original:
[This message has been edited by fast66 (edited 06-27-2007).]
[This message has been edited by fast66 (edited 06-27-2007).]