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I have a friend who has a chance to buy this clock and sign. Of course, we are curious to their authenticity, the sign is about 48" round. The clock maybe 18-20". Thanks in advance.
Thanks, Phil
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Harley sign looks like a total fantasy to me. Not sure on the Johnson Gasoline clock would have to see the back, but it does not look old in the picture. Just my 2 cents worth.
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I HAVE TO AGREE ON THE H-D SIGN. LOOKS TO BE NEW OR RECENT FANTASY TYPE. IS IT DOUBLE SIDED? I CAN'T EVEN COMMENT ON THE CLOCK...NOT MY AREA.
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I agree on the sign. As for the clock the face & Harley logo look to new. The body of the clock may be older though.
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Went thru my quite extensive Harley library of memorbilia's and dont see these guys. Still cool!
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Johnson clock might be old but with a decal on the face
the clevland clock(with decal) next to it makes it more suspicious! As for the sign ?????? Run! Jim
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The sign looks like a repro/fantasy item. An orig probably wouldn't have an "EST 1903" on it. Usually that would be on a late production or commerative item.Also, most of the early signs had a small date stamp on the outer edge or flange. As for the clock, the best way is to look at the face with a loop or magifyong glass. Early ones had hand painted or lithographed faces. Waterslide decals i believe statred being used in the 1950's. Silkscreening on the face would date it as a newer item. The last place to look would be at the electric motor. See if you can find a mfg mark or stamp. That way you can date it. Hope this helps. Regards,Mike
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Harley is for sure a fantasy piece...
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Thanks guys, I knew the experts on here would know.
Thanks, Phil
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I wouldn't
know if they are real or not but on the Wurlitzer clock why do they have Johnny One Note laying on his back playing the trumpet toward the 12.
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