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Thu Jan 30 2020 02:41 PM
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Hello Everyone
My name is Stephen
Years ago I obtained a porcelain Texaco Marine Oil sign from a relative that worked as a Texaco salesman in the 40’s thru 70’s. I understand it’s is a rare and desired item for collectors. I’m hoping you can educate me on the sign and collecting in general. I’ve attached some pictures and would love to know what you think about it
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Always wanted one. Great sign. Its legit.
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Stephen, Welcome to Oldgas. Nice old sign you have!
Regards, Jim
I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers and the plastic coin banks made by AVSCO.
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appears sign should clean up - pretty $carce $ign too obtain .. ...
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Thanks so much for your input. Do you have any thoughts on my best options should I want to sell?
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Do you have any thoughts on my best options should I want to sell? first thing you want too do is clean the sign too evaluate for a asking price .. ...
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Could you offer me some advice on the proper way to clean it. I have no clue
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Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate it
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Thanks much. I appreciate you kind remark
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Hey Stephen, I use a powder cleaner called Zud that is really good on porcelain. It is good to clean rust spots and also shine up the porcelain.
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Last edited by advertologist; Fri Jan 31 2020 11:24 AM.
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You are the best. Thank you. Stephen
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Thank you. I really appreciate the advice from the forum. Stephen
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If this sign becomes available please provide us with a link to it.
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OR, if it becomes available, you could list it for sale here on Old Gas! John
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