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Thu Jan 13 2011 07:25 PM
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I went and checked out this sign today, I had some suspicions and now I believe it to be fake. The owner thought it was porcelain, but its way too thin to be porcelain but it is glossy. Infact very glossy. I am thinking its 20-30 years old, can anyone confirm? It is 2 sided, its about 12x18". 
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I CAN'T READ THE DATE ON THE BOTTOM ....A-M 12-58(?) LOOKS AS REAL AS THE DAY IS SHORT. MOST LIKELY FROM A MULTI TIERED COUNTER TOP SALES SPINNER RACK. FAIRLY SCARCE. NOPE NOT PORC. HEAVY METAL THOUGH.
IS IT DOUBLE SIDED?
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yeah I think it is A-M 12-58. Its in great shape if it is real. Its not tin, but it isnt super heavy metal, as I can bend it some.
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No question that this is authentic...
Colin Latreille
Always looking for Quality Canadian Oil & Gas & Ford Signs
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What makes you say that its no doubt real? Idea of value?
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I CAN'T READ THE DATE ON THE BOTTOM ....A-M 12-58(?) LOOKS AS REAL AS THE DAY IS SHORT. MOST LIKELY FROM A MULTI TIERED COUNTER TOP SALES SPINNER RACK. FAIRLY SCARCE. NOPE NOT PORC. HEAVY METAL THOUGH.
IS IT DOUBLE SIDED? Yes double sided. Idea on value? Both sides are in good shape, I think the spots can clean off.
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A-M = ALLAN MORRISON (SIGNMAKER) 12-58 = DEC 1958.
IF IT CLEANS UP DECENT I SHOULD THINK IT WOULD COMMAND $250 OR BETTER.
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Ok thanks. I called the guy back and will meet up with him tomorrow. He has a old oil can too thats been in his dads garage, he is going to bring it. I am hoping it is something good!
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Looks real to me. Out board motor oil hard to find how much are they asking ?
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I Think you did all right. Looks like some of that rust might even clean up.
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There's one on ebay now and starting bid is $369.00
ebay no #260721086665 It' a little better shape than yours. But yours looks like it would clean up
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That sign does not have the black line between the Outboard Motor Oil and the Pennzoil. I notice the ebay one is from 59, possibly just a change in that year?
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I'VE NOTICED THRU MY MANY YEARS OF COLLECTING ALOT OF OIL COMPANIES CHANGED THERE SIGNS AND IMAGERY AROUND 1956-1963.
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I like yours better, it has the grommet holes for hanging
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