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Thu Jun 12 2014 03:46 PM
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How do I tell if this globe lens is real or a reproduction? My family gave this to my grandfather in the mid 80's.
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what is the diameter of lens?.. 
RANDY
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If its original it should be a 13.5, never made them in 15 as far as I know. There was this design plus a newer version with the word Sinclair in italics. Think they were also made for glass and plastic globe bodies. Not positive if they were reproduced or not.
US Air Force Retired, 1981-2007
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Never seen this type reproduced either
Quart and Liter can relidding and dent removal services.PM for detail and pricing.
Collecting Mobil and other graphic quart cans.
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Looks pretty good....Like to see it in better lighted pics and outta the body.
Looking for Keystone,Pure,Sinclair,Texaco,Sterling and Gulf...Thanks, Brian
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Thanks for the help, it is 13.5" I am not going to take it out and risk damage, I am just going to hang it anyway. It will be in my garage, will it be okay in an unheated garage in northern Illinois in the winter?
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Since most lenses spent their entire lives outside, atop a pump, in all weather.....seems like it should be safe in an unheated garage? Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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All my globes are in an unheated garage here in upstate NY never had a problem with them...
Got Socony???
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They are fragile and durable at same time if that makes since. LOL
They take weather well.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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