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Looking for some info on this porcelain sign
era, and value
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Size matters..

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id be leery... the way the grommets are missing and the wear is so perfect around each edge. repops are 12" x 12"... to me it would scream repop


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thanks for the heads up

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Originally Posted By: Nostalgiaguy
Looking for some info on this porcelain sign
era, and value
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Is the sign curved or just look that way? Size?

The no. of flutes indicate 30's era.

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the sign is curved

thanks for the info old gas
I think I will buy it

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I hate when I see items like this...Forget the subject matter meaning if the sign appears correct or not...I hate the wear. Field is perfect, but edges are worn. I think to myself "what would wear the edges like that and then rust them but never chip or fade the field?" I usually stay away, but may be missing a steal.

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I'd like to see the back of sign...


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Thanks for the input.
I can't pass up buying the sign smile

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Isn't the hole pattern wrong on this sign? Dave.

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The edge condition actually is common to see on signage that remained outside for long periods of time. Edges tend to have less material and are the weakest part of a sign so easier to have loss occur than in the main field. The metal is probably thin as well so expansion and contraction from heat/cold over 70+ years in the elements might cause such damage. Typically the curved repops are flats which have been rolled and thus you see fractured porcelain.

We all prefer to see such a sign in person for the final word, but looks good to me initially.




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If the back is white 97% it's a repop, I got burned on a "pumpplate" once in the past beware becuase this could very well be fake.

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ps the back is dark

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I would be really surprised if that sign was real. The hole pattern is wrong and the fact that it is curved throw up all kinds of red flags. I am certainly not an expert nor have I ever claimed to be, but where would that sign have been used? I have never seen a curved SHELL and if it were to be used on a visible pump, the art work would have resembled the signs during that time and in my opinion would be totally different.

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Originally Posted By: wocopep
I would be really surprised if that sign was real. The hole pattern is wrong and the fact that it is curved throw up all kinds of red flags. I am certainly not an expert nor have I ever claimed to be, but where would that sign have been used? I have never seen a curved SHELL and if it were to be used on a visible pump, the art work would have resembled the signs during that time and in my opinion would be totally different.


Not to be obvious or anything, but your statement immediately discounts itself. "I am certainly not an expert" yet you claim the holes are in the wrong place?

I've looked at several Shell pieces this year and my initial reaction to his picture was positive. There isn't heavy shelving, the metal is thin, the style is consistent with proven originals of the same period. Whether used on a visible or other petrol related item it's hard to pinpoint. In trying to Google similar sizes I'm not running into listings for repops consistent to this one and the one's I've personally seen are typically heavier both in material and porcelain shelving. Also they tend to have yellows and reds which are brighter than originals. Compare the one from this page.




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