Oldgas.com Home  

Click here for Petro Porcelain Sign auction listings


Home | Help | Events | Auctions | Parts | Pictures | Links | Contact
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#783535 Fri Nov 11 2022 04:59 PM
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
S
smokey1 Offline OP
Petro Enthusiast
OP Offline
Petro Enthusiast
S
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
Hi guys,
Not familiar with this brand/sign.
The patina looks good, it’s got layers when running finger across sign.
36” wide x 20” tall
Double sided, same graphics on both sides, marking at bottom only on one side.

Survey says?
Also do I need to repost in other forum category on value?

Any help is appreciated. Have a short hold/option on this sign until Sat morning.

6939514E-67DE-49DA-A702-3C8F8072E4BD.jpeg 4818A480-769E-4D97-A130-3499A53335F3.jpeg
Last edited by smokey1; Fri Nov 11 2022 05:01 PM. Reason: Auto spelling changing word
Please use For Sale forums to sell

Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category

Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
S
smokey1 Offline OP
Petro Enthusiast
OP Offline
Petro Enthusiast
S
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
Other side

E66D2EC4-74D2-44AD-8991-3918364E2F52.jpeg
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 185
Likes: 26
Petro Enthusiast
Offline
Petro Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 185
Likes: 26
I wouldn't be a buyer looks like every other fake I'm sure price reflects that too

Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 96
C
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
C
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 96
looks phony

Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
S
smokey1 Offline OP
Petro Enthusiast
OP Offline
Petro Enthusiast
S
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
Seems like a lot of edge damage, yet the porcelain orange is super bright/shiny.
Conflicting so looking for some thoughts here.

Does seem like extra time/expense for a fantasy sign maker to porcelain coat both sides/graphics equally.

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 46
J
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
J
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 46
I don't think the guys were saying it looks like a fantasy sign, smokey1. If a repro, it's evident the sign was fashioned after a real United Motors sign design. The original sign would have been two-sided, so the repro sign maker would logically have produced a two-sided reproduction. I personally owned a reproduction of this United Motors sign about fifteen years ago. It was porcelain and two-sided. Very nicely done as I recall. I'm not saying the sign you're looking at is a reproduction. I'm merely trying to address your "fantasy" comment, and indicate what I've owned in the past.

Like the guys said, the asking price in the antique mall may shed some additional light on your original question. Good luck. John

Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
S
smokey1 Offline OP
Petro Enthusiast
OP Offline
Petro Enthusiast
S
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 138
Likes: 11
Thank you John for the detail.
Find it odd a sign with rich glossy layer porcelain on both sides, yet clearly excessive grinding on outer edges.
Sure could someone have knocked off rust and butchered it with a wire wheel brush but seems excessive.


If it was a $100 heavy steel sexy knock-off sign, that is one thing.
High dollar it needs to be as absolutely original, no reservations.
This one did not seem right and with forum assistance passed on it.

Appreciate the feedback and forum knowledge.
Really helpful.

1 member likes this: It's for sale
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 46
J
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
J
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 46
Your logic for deciding to pass on this one seems very well founded, smokey1. The old "when in doubt" adage is still very helpful, when it comes to looking at many items in our wonderful gas/oil hobby. Best regards, John

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,933
Likes: 91
Veteran Member
Online Content
Veteran Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,933
Likes: 91
What was the sign priced at? What indicates the sign is phony?

Looked kind of decent to me but i am kind of inexperienced.


Frank Jordan

Moderated by  Oldgas, Ryan Underthun 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Click here for Gas Pump auction listings

Copyright © 2023 Primarily Petroliana Interactive, All Rights Reserved

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5