I picked up this American sign today that I had never seen before. I feel that it is real but am not sure. {options ?}

It is porcelain and has good shelving. What would it have been used for? I put it against the add panel on a Wayne 60 and found that it would look good in it. The top edge is bent over in order to hook onto something and then a lower oblong hole for a screw.

If it where a repro I cant see anyone taking the time to bend over the top or make an oblong hole versus a round hole.

Its real. Went on top of pump.

Did they make other brands? Hung on a frame? Any pictures of one in use? Thanks

What size is it?

5 1/4 in. by 12 in.

It was a replacement for ad glass. I've seen Sinclair ones.

Not a replacement for ad glass. There is a pump that uses em. I think erie 77??? They go on the faceplate.

About four different opinions, let's start over.

Actually I would like to know the answer.

Jack Sim

Is it real? I do not know. I do know that I have a Sinclair HC that is about the same size, has a screw hole in the bottom center and the top has a rolled over edge like the one in question. I feel mine in 100% old and original and was used on a pump. I do not know what model pump but if they made them like this for Sinclair, I feel other brands like it could have been made too. Looks ok to me

Notchcad is right IMO

Erie 77...? Not sure but these were made specifically for a pump...

I've seen an old B/W photo of pumps that had these and have seen Skelly versions in person...

I also had some cities service ones like this on a Bowwser 575. Like Clinton said just hangs over the top of the face plate and shares the same hole to attach to the veeder root.

That the pump. Bowser. Thanks bowserman! I have a few Sinclair ones but never owned a pump for em. Just know I've seen em and thought they were really neat.

I'd love to have a Cities Service one! I've never seen this particular sign, and I think a Cities Service one would really be KOOL!

Ok clinton

That makes sense to me. Hooked over the top of the face plate and screwed into the top hole of the veeder root.

I showed it to a friend of mine today {longtime collector} and he thought it was right.

Any pictures of this sign in use out there ?

Here is an image with and without it on. I know for 100% fact these were used on Bowser 575's. I believe they were used on Bowser 555's as well (not sure).There were several gas companies that did these. Some were porcelain and some were painted tin.

Anyway hope these pictures help even though this pump is not completed yet.

Excellent mystery solved. I will find a space on the wall near my Wayne until I have a Browser. The one I have is missing too many parts so it is available.

Thanks for all the responses that adds knowledge to the hobby.

I sold a mint Sky Chief like this a few months. Learn something everyday...

I've got a porcelain Cities Service one but can't remember what pump it came from, not for sale.