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Maybe I missed it but what is this sellers username??

I know a place that will test the signs with science. A few years ago I had some concerns over the amount of Tiwouser lenses that came out. I sent 3 lenses from 3 different collectors to this place and had them dated with an electron microscope. Cost 300 bucks apiece to do but was worth it. 2 of the 3 lenses were fake and came I believe out of Canada. Putting them side by side you could hardly tell the difference. Go to www.calcoastlabs.com and give them a try.

[This message has been edited by roger cherry (edited 05-22-2007).]

Keithia, When I started this thread, there was never any intent to point to any particular seller, just to a group of signs that had commonallity, and get opionions as to there originallity.

I almost won that Crisco sign. I bid on it also but did not go crazy bidding because I was a little suspicious also. I also looked at the porcelain book and the one in there. If you notice, the one on ebay does NOT have an ink stamp at the bottom stating the manufacturer. Not all signs had this, but it still threw me a little. Glad it did now!!!!

He got positive feedback on the Crisco sign

Ignorance is Bliss I guesse.

Any idea why the Crisco would have so many mounting holes??

So the consensus is that Amistadi doesn't know real from fake on this sign?

I guess it does. Don't worry, its about time for him to load up ebay again with about 100-120 items. Bet dollar to a donut that sign will be listed for resale with a much higher reserve than what was paid for it. I wonder how he will respond if he happens to read the thread on here about the sign? We will see.

He'll read it. Amistadi knows what he bought. Doesn't matter what his motives are, good or bad. Positive feedback by people like him will legitimize a bogus sign which will continue to confound and confuse collectors.

Did anyone notice that the lettering on the Crisco sign "We Sell" and "The Proctor & Gamble Co." is rising to the right on the eBay version? Apparently, whoever made the sign couldn't get the lettering straight. Review the photo of the Crisco sign on page 11 of the "Porcelain Enamel Advertising" book. Note that there are also several variations between the signs, including the "stars".

However, does the source of the book photo place some doubt on THAT sign's authenticity? Who knows??

I agree with Greg! WELL SAID!
Surely he knows it's a repo??? he wrote the book!!!!
Thanks for pointing this out!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: "Surely he knows it's a repo??? he wrote the book!!!!"

You think Amistadi is infallible?? Think again. I see long time collectors get burned on repops time after time. Even the the most experienced collectors can't know everything.

I got this email today from a guy who read this post. I thought he had some very good information on the subject.

Thanks again Larry, and if you think of anything more to add, please let us know.


>>The signs are reproductions. I used them about 15 years ago in
TGIFridays
>>and Applebee's decor packages. Always remember porclein signs will
>>always have porclein on back side. If not it will cause them to
curve.
>>If you have them tested steel should be O carbon steel for porclein
to
>>stay on. These signs were made I think in France or close to that
area.
>>I use to get them from an inporter in Atlanta GA area.
>>
>>I also had some signs made here in US back at the same time that.
They
>>seem to be hitting market again. They were Atlantic White Flash and
>>Sunoco die-cut pump signs. They will have black porcelin on back
side
>>with white specks like the inside of an oven. I also made Texaco
Flange
>>Toomsone sign. The way to tell it apart the old ones have white on
>>flange where it attached to pole.
>>Hope you can use this information.
>>Thanks
>>Larry Graves

One question I have, where'd the repro Husky Hi-Power signs come from? I'd really like a pair for a pump resto I'm going to be doing. All I seem to see are the round ones or decals.

Chris