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Gilmore Sign on Ebay Does anyone have an opinion on the gilmore sign? It looks good but condition is a little rough. Where will you find another?
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I went and saw it yesterday in person, and IMO it is original. It has some wear as to be expected for an original, tin, hand painted sign. I have seen some repros before, but this is the first one that I have seen that I believe to be original. It will be interesting to see what it brings. This is an EXTREMELY rare sign.
Dennis Leith / Always looking for unusual Gilmore Oil Company items and Automobilia Displays
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Looks like a very rare sign, just the right amount of character to give it that old charm. Still has over two days to go, has not met reserve yet.
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Thanks Dennis. Ok if it is real, what will it bring? I am guessing $5500. Anyone else have a guess.
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$4000!!! Wonder what it would have brought if it was perfect???
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Probably less, would have looked Fake. Most painted GILMORE signs were painted by a local/regional sign shop to GILMORE specs. No 2 painters can/will paint the Lion the same way. Have seen the same sign painted on wood.
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I think that sign is awesome and really priced right at $4G's,,, as a Canadian I gave it serious consideration to acquiring it,,I came that close to putting a bid of $6K on it at the end,,,the graphics don't get any better..just awesome,, that is an investment piece for sure.. IMO.,
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I agree wes. Where will you find another? I am surprised it did not go for more.
Scott Wright
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