I had a little conversation with our Argentina friend a couple of weeks ago. See below. His email address as of 2 weeks ago is payment@onlinesoft.com and his name is Carlos. The cat is out of the bag now as I am blocked from bidding on his auctions as well.
Dear cosasviejasmex,
Is this an original signal sign made between 1945 and 1950? If so, where did you obtain it, to prove it authenticity. It is a beautiful sign. Thank you. ~Jason
Hi Jason,
My partner travels throughout the country, shopping for all kinds of collectibles we resell. Specially old signs and glass bottles. It is getting more difficult now here in the capital (so I doubt it is from here) but in the interior of the country we always go and buy all kinds of furniture and stuff from shops and stores that are closing and or remodeling.
I will try to find out exactly where this one came from, though I can’t promise he will know. I do figure like you said it to be around the 50’s or so when we had a great many porcelain signs here at almost every business. Today you only see them mostly on street signs and the older stores that have been in business for a while.
I will see what I can research.
Best regards Carlos
Carlos,
Thank you. I appreciate your help. I have been looking for this original sign for quite some time. There was one on ebay back in November, but I missed it. Somebody else beat me to it. It just seems too good to be true. A sign like that usually goes for over $800 due to its rarity. ~Jason
Jason,
I honestly doubt the sign I have is worth more than what I ask for it –or I would obviously be asking that much. I know my sign is a real old porcelain enamel sign, from the 50’s or so – there is no doubt - but I would research more maybe that price is for a special edition or sometimes there is a rare in a series like cards or something. ??? I really don’t know, anyway I will see if I can get some history on the one I have.
~Jason
6 ft signs & rare pump plates – Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Polly, Flying A, Douglas, Richfield, PDQ, Stinker, Beeline, Neon , Dealership.
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