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IMO this just screams someone put a decal on a old clock. I'd like to hear what others have to say though.


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I'd say your right.


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Sorry Felix, but the photos are just too grainy to get a good feel for the piece. I will say I've never seen a known original like this and most all of these really are just old clocks with newer decals applied. I must admit though that this one looks more tasteful than most, but if it were a presentation clock to a Mobil exec it would usually have an achievment plaque attached for years of service, etc. If you could get clearer photos it would be helpful.
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Darin that is just what the owner sent me. I'd have to take a hour or so drive up to see it in person, but I don't think Mobil would have had the Pegasus extend out of the inner white area of the clock and overlap some of the numbers. I'll see if I can get some clearer photos. Thanks for the responses Darin and Mick

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I wouldn't walk 3 blks to check it out, let alone drive 1 hr ea way.

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I agree.....if it was done by Mobil the Pegasus would have been inside the white circle.


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IMO, I'd forget about it.. cool


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I agree with the others that I certainly wouldn't drive an hour to look at it. The chances of any of these types of clocks being legit is pretty darn slim!


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Here are the other pictures the seller sent me


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Almost looks like a cardboard/ paper horse held on by the hands?or the Elmer's didnt stick?i know none of us have seen it all,but I wouldn't give it a second glance.


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I agree Mick, looks like a cut and paste school project now that we have a better look. I definitely wouldn't be a buyer.
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