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Hello. got this Original 1930-40s era Harley davidson sign.. I have spoken to many people and they say this sign..has a couple dings and such..but harley porcelain so rare. and double sided. got it from a guy in massachusetts, regardless. make offers...a similar sign sold a few years ago for $7,000. also, larger signs of this era sells for $30-50k. so, I am open to offers...also, any help to put up some pictures would be appreciated. thank you . you can email me at masterrichardan@gmail.com thanks from NH

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hello...sorry all. the dimesions are 42inches x 9inches...nice size!

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Very cool sign. Would love to have that one. Curious about the age. Anyone know? I've got a 1980 shovelhead that uses the same style graffics on the tank emblem.

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I had a lot of people judge the logo. all worked it towards early 40s. or even knucklehead era.... 36-39...as it is older porcelain..and alot of porcelain signs generally stopped after 60s. again..cool sign.

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It's mid-early 40's.


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Why not put an asking price on it? Dave


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okay...well, I think $8k is a good start point..i am open to all offers.

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Just Sold my 1950 18x61inch tin original Oilzum sign..let me know your offers on this rare piece of americana!
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Wow! That's a sweet sign!

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Thanks alot...its really nice..Couldnt believe it when i got my hands on it..such a rare find...

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Does it have any sign makers markings? I've been asking everyone I know and every Harley collector I know trying to sell this thing for you and they all say Harley never used the word "distributor" on a sign. And that its more than likely an 80s-90s made sign.

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That is the 36'-39' "speedball" design used on knucklehead. I would like like to see a period photo showing this sign. Dave
PS My grandfather was a motorcycle cop from 1927-1951 in Birmingham, AL.

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just an fyi, I have inquired with the seller of the sign, just through a few emails. He told me there are no makers marks and he said he cant find the documentation he thought he had showing what sign it was and from what period, etc. It may never be known whether its period or not... best bet would be to get it to a sign company that actually has experience in manufacturing porcelain signs, they might be able to tell the period.


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