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Sat Mar 07 2015 12:13 AM
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Morning everyone,
So recently I was surfing craigslist for signs as i usually do at 2:30 in the morning, and i stumbled across a 42" Texaco DSP Gasoline and Motor Oil sign in my price range. I unfortunately had to sell my first one to pay school bills. I noticed that the first sign i owned said at the bottom "Made by the Texas Company U.S.A". The one i found on craigslist says "Made by the Texas Company". Its missing the U.S.A. at the end. Does the fact that the USA is missing at the end give a hint as to the year it was made? or perhaps being genuine vs. reproduction? I would really like to learn about the nuances in these signs. I think they are stunning and want to own one again.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, I'm always eager to learn more about Texaco history.
Always looking for Texaco signs, cans, and any other old Texaco treasures!
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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The top sign is from he twenties, bottom from 1935 up...
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trademark is also different... 
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Like Randy said.... REG.US.PAT.OFF. (earlier sign) and REG.T.M. (later sign)
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Kevin, you might want to invest in one or both of the "Texaco Collectors Guides"?
The Guides could/would answer a good portion of questions most new Collectors have about Texaco...
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Are all the ones that say USA, single sided and the later ones
double sided??
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Here is mine: 
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Are all the ones that say USA, single sided and the later ones
double sided?? No
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collect jenney, independent oil co. , underhay oil co , valora motor oil and other massachusetts brands.
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Thanks everybody, I appreciate the input. I think i will buy that Texaco Collectors Guide you mentioned Bob. It seems like a good investment.
Always looking for Texaco signs, cans, and any other old Texaco treasures!
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