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Sat Sep 18 2010 12:02 PM
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Can anyone tell me if this Ford sign is the real deal or a reproduction?
Thanks
Mac
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Isn't it sad and disappointing that we even have to worry about whether one is real or fake? The unmarked repros sure have damaged the hobby, adding stress, risk, and uncertainty to something that's supposed to be fun.
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Yes it is sad, Wes. Especially for the novice collector like myself. The grommets look correct to me, though. Hopefully someone here has some expertise with Ford signs. Thanks. Mac
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It should say around the bottom Property Ford Motor Co. and Veribrite sign Company in so many words. or other maker possibly.
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I don't believe it is right. The gromets are supposed to be directly above the "G" and the "E". Someone else chim in if I am wrong.
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From what I know the sign is a fake. As mentioned it is not marked property of Ford and the gromets are to be directly over the G and E as Roger mentioned.
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Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Catastrophe avoided!
Mac
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Fake! Here is my orginal one. As you can see the holes are in the wrong place and it is marked as said above.  Mike
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I think you found your answer Mac 
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how much is the asking price on the sign? I may want it...thx mm
Wanted early tin litho signage.
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Thanks for the replies. I was looking to trade some non-gas related stuff for the sign, so I really don't know what he was asking for the sign. He just emailed and asked if I'd take the Ford sign in trade, but when I found out is was a reproduction, I told him I wasn't interested. I'll email him back and see what he wants for it and let you know.
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Original Ford signs made of tin have different grommet placement than the original porcelain versions...
Just an FYI--
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Wanted early tin litho signage.
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IN REPLY TO THE SIGN STRNGE HAS, DOES IT HAVE PROPERTY OF FORD OR ANYTHING PRINTED ON IT? ALSO DID ALL THE REAL ONES HAVE A STAMP ON THEM OR SOME KIND OF MARKING, OR DID THEY MAKE SOME OF THEM WITH NO STAMP OR MARKING? THANKS....
Last edited by dodgeman60; Thu Sep 30 2010 03:46 AM.
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My porcelain one is marked:
Marked 'Property of Ford Motor Co. Veribrite Sign Chicago
Mike
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