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#545189 Sat Jun 28 2014 05:29 PM
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Are all original Mobilgas pump plates dated? I have one that has a black border around it with no date.

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Very few if any West coast plates [Black Boarders] are Dated

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Thanks Dick, Without a date, any idea as to the vintage?

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I never worried about dates when I was buying them.
I've bought pumps w/ them still attached. GUESSING 40's-50's.

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Thanks Dick. I wasn't really too concerned about date either, more curious than anything.

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DB is correct on the dating of the plate, and none of the black border General Petroleum territory pump plates are dated.
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Very interesting info. Learned something new.

One thing I notice, the Pegasus on this sign is not as sharp as the one I have (IR 47).

Am I correct?

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Your's may look more "sharp" if it is a blue border because the Pegasus is outlined in blue

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You will also notice the black border Pegasus is not outlined in blue, like the blue border plates.


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Outlined Pegasus doesn't look as natural [coloring books where you fill in between the lines].

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Originally Posted By: skinfxr
Your's may look more "sharp" if it is a blue border because the Pegasus is outlined in blue


You make a good point. The "outline" makes the art work stand out, IMO!

However, I still see differences in this pegasus image vs that of IR-47 (rear legs).

Also, notice, the quality of porcelain for pegasus is much sharper for IR-47.

Don't get me wrong, if I ever come across these signs & price is right, I will grab them! wink

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