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#220368 Mon Dec 20 2010 06:16 PM
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Does anyone know how many original Polly Gas Neon signs there are out there? I am aware of two: David Benko of Rocket City Neon and the one in the Mendenthal collection in Southern California.

I'm sure there must be more than two and was curious if anyone happens to know just how many original Polly Gas neon signs are out there?

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The sign Benko has is the one from Mendenthal. The one Mendenthal has now is a copy made by Benko. Rory Brinkman has/had a single side.


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That is one cool sign........the really knew how to make them back in the day.....


Cities service, Vickers, Gas and Auto neons, next exit/ ahead signs and now I'm getting into globes....

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Cool sign. What's the $$$ value of that original sign? Or should I ask?


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I know that $60K was offered for an original and the offer was declined. At auction, I can only venture to guess what it might fetch.

Jerry Van Dyke made an incredible reproduction (fantasy) sign that was photographed below:

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I know of at least 7 collectors who have one side of an original. 4 of them are within 15 minutes of my home here in So. Cal.


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Didn't think there was any Collections within 3-4 blocks of your house Dennis!

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I think everyone need 1 of those on their patio.....


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I have seen the one at Mendenhall's and would LOVE to have it. I live 15 minutes away. It is amazing and I drool every time I go there.


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A few days ago, i Saw one of them on eBay, vendor IS road-relics. Priced at 20k, do you think IS a Fake ?

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Originally Posted By Mathieu
A few days ago, i Saw one of them on eBay, vendor IS road-relics. Priced at 20k, do you think IS a Fake ?


fake .. ... cool

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Fake @ 20k ??OMG

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Originally Posted By Mathieu
A few days ago, i Saw one of them on eBay, vendor IS road-relics. Priced at 20k, do you think IS a Fake ?


Darrell is a member here and he does not do fakes!
https://www.roadrelics.com/

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Mike, I agree Darrell is a reputable dealer , but if its not fake, what would you call it then, fantasy?.

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On the website its written "Most noteworthy, we sell only original signs. Therefore my price are higher than reproductions and fakes made to deceive from India and other places."


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