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#59630
Sat Aug 14 2004 05:07 PM
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I have a porcelain on steel Mobil oil sigh that I would like to learn more about. The sign is 36 by 60 inches. There are only words on the sign and they are: “Let us MOBILOIL your car Engine: Chassis: Gears” The color of the sign is red with a black border. The words “MOBILOIL Engine: Chassis: Gears” are white and “Let us your car” are black. The sign has mounting holes as if it were on the side of a building. There are rust holes in the surface and around several of the mounting holes. Any information on age or territory of use would be appreciated. I found the sign in northern Indiana, though I now live in Florida. A value may be helpful if someone is knowledgeable in that area as well. I could email a photo if that would be helpful. Thanks
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#59631
Mon Aug 16 2004 08:55 AM
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Hi Tedd, hope you ducked CHARLEY. Best I recall this sign is from the mid 1920's used by Vacuum oil-Mobilgas. There are 3 or 4 signs of this type Red with the Black self framed border. I have seen the sign priced at $900 to $1100 but doesn't seem to sell. There was one like yours in better (no rust) condition at the Columbus oil show at a bargin price of $430, it sold. The sign is around but hard to find in very good condition. A fair price for the sign in average condition would be $450-$550. The condition of any sign effects the price greatly.
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#59632
Mon Aug 16 2004 09:41 AM
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Welcome back REX and to you Todd as well.........
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WANTED: quart picture cans
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#59633
Mon Aug 16 2004 09:46 AM
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You said it, Scott! An old friend and a new friend. It's a good day for the Oldgas.com community.
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#59634
Mon Aug 16 2004 10:01 AM
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Rex and Scott
Thanks for the information. I have had the sign for some time. My speciality is license plates, mostly Indiana, have been working on a complete set(1913 - to date). We moved to Florida two years ago with my collection. I also brought along a Wayne Model 100 pump I intended to restore someday. Don't have a lot of knowledge on the subject, but I am having trouble identifying the pump from the internet. There is only one glass window on the fronts and no spinner just a cut-out. There is a place for a globe, but of course no globe. It is missing the whole back door. Is it worth even starting to restore, or should I look for a better condition model to start with? I like Wayne or Tokheim since I'm from Ft Wayne where both companies had factories.
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