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I need a few expert opinions. came across this recently. some of you have seen it. came from an older gentleman who worked in a warehouse in Georgia that closed. He had it for quite a number of years along with some other coke stuff - some even still crated in original coke wooden crates. I'm sure its original - he claimed that it was never touched - after looking at it closer I can't tell if its been touched up or not.
I am not an expert on these, nor have I seen one in this shape before. I don't know if they all had that "painted" look with blemishes or not. For example the emblem on his hat. Any input would be helpful.
I posted here because it is for sale - and if all real/untouched an amazing piece. including lots of pictures so feel free to give me your opinion. appreciate it.
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Nice coke cop...I think you were supposed to send that with my quaker state sign!lol
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Oh man, did I forget to pack this in the box - where is my head? lol. thanks. he is in very good shape
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Looks very good to me!
Original.....yes. With the "AM..." on the right shoe.
I would not think it was touched up. Those longer light scratches on the right palm would be too tempting to not try to repaint. IMHO
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Great piece. I have never seen one before. Do you have a price in mind?
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I know ones in this shape don't come by often. One in worse shape just went for $3900. I am asking $3750. Almost went at Maggie Valley a few times. I can put in storage or deliver no problems.
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Its original..that's the way they look.
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It has been touched up, not sure as how much. Originally the screws and nuts would not have been painted. The signs were painted then put together, so the screws are raw.
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been looking through pictures of some real ones and have seen both painted and unpainted screws -- of course.
anyhow if anyone is interested let me know.
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It has been touched up, not sure as how much. Originally the screws and nuts would not have been painted. The signs were painted then put together, so the screws are raw. I have an original w/painted screws too.
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Saw this at the Maggie Valley show. Great looking piece. It looked real to me.
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I don't believe they were painted after they were put together. It was a screen printing process and couldn't be done with screws protruding. Either way...painted screws or not I don't think it hurts the value. Correct if I am wrong on the first statement and I am sure someone will. Ha
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For some reason the cop in the middle above changed gloves. Anyway I believe a real cop has a reflective shield and the repop does not . Mine is real and is reflective
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correct me if I am wrong cause that's quite possible. there was a 40s version and a 50s version I think I've seen. is the reflective possible the earlier version? I've seen several of "real" ones that weren't reflective. I am 95% sure this isn't a repop, I am confident in where it came from - wish I had an expert to look at it lol. more concerned about the paint. need to figure out what to do with it.
btw the different hands above were just some other pictures for reference, not of the one I have.
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Never came across a real one myself that was not reflective . They were made to sit in the street . Most bases have holes in them for wheels to roll in and out of the roadway. I an not saying the one in question is not real but it has been touched up at some time because of the painted bolts.
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hmm, just not sure what to do with this now
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I've had a few of these and have seen a lot of them. Never seen a Canadian one with painted screws. BTW they came both ways reflective and non reflective as well as several different styles on the back panel.
Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Another great sign that has had its value damaged by the unknown reproductions!
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I have one from 54. Mine has seen a lot of sun so the paint is oxidized and dull but you can tell it is/was reflective. The screws on mine are original for this sign and are Phillips with a bolt on the back. The outline of the cop in front is black and on the backside it is red, like the coke button. If you would like pictures I would be happy to email some to you
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$3250 if anyone interested
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