Automobilia & Petroliana

Automobilia & Petroliana

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Automobilia & Petroliana

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Very Rare Trojan Gasoline Porcelain Curb Sign.

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 688)      

DSP. A very rare sign. Side one shows very good color and gloss with one small chip in the field and some heavy chipping at the mounting holes. Both mounting holes have been worn out. Side two has two small chips in the field and some heavy chipping at the mounting holes. There is some slight discoloration in the white porcelain and some outer edge wear. Maker marked "Ingram Richardson". A very rare sign from Trojan Gasoline. Condition: (8.0 & 7.9). Dimensions: 28" x 22".
DSP. A very rare sign. Side one shows very good color and gloss with one small chip in the field and some heavy chipping at the mounting holes. Both mounting holes have b...moreeen worn out. Side two has two small chips in the field and some heavy chipping at the mounting holes. There is some slight discoloration in the white porcelain and some outer edge wear. Maker marked "Ingram Richardson". A very rare sign from Trojan Gasoline. Condition: (8.0 & 7.9). Dimensions: 28" x 22".

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Rare Mobil Pegasus Diecut Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 688)      

SSP. A very rare size for the Mobil Pegasus. Very good color and gloss throughout the sign with some slight age discoloration in the white porcelain and a couple light areas of outer edge wear. Overall an excellent example of this hard to find sign! Condition: (8.75). Dimensions: 40" x 29".
SSP. A very rare size for the Mobil Pegasus. Very good color and gloss throughout the sign with some slight age discoloration in the white porcelain and a couple light ar...moreeas of outer edge wear. Overall an excellent example of this hard to find sign! Condition: (8.75). Dimensions: 40" x 29".

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OK Used Cars Authorized Dealer Porcelain Sign on Original Can.

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 688)      

DSP. An excellent, all original example of this sign. Sign is complete with both sides on the original can, as well as having all of the curved bullnose edges. Sign shows some minimal chipping and wear along the outer edges with some light fading in the field. Made by Federal Sign Co. Overall an excellent original example. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 54" x 40" x 6".
DSP. An excellent, all original example of this sign. Sign is complete with both sides on the original can, as well as having all of the curved bullnose edges. Sign shows...more some minimal chipping and wear along the outer edges with some light fading in the field. Made by Federal Sign Co. Overall an excellent original example. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 54" x 40" x 6".

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Manhattan Oil Co. Trop Arctic Motor Oils Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 688)      

DSP. A very hard to find sign. Both sides show fair colors and gloss throughout with some chipping mostly along the outer edge and some light discoloration in a few areas. A very early sign from Manhattan Oil Company that displays very well. Condition: (8.25). Dimensions: 30" Dia.
DSP. A very hard to find sign. Both sides show fair colors and gloss throughout with some chipping mostly along the outer edge and some light discoloration in a few areas...more. A very early sign from Manhattan Oil Company that displays very well. Condition: (8.25). Dimensions: 30" Dia.

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Oldsmobile Service Porcelain Sign with Crest Graphic.

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 688)      

DSP. An incredibly nice example of this sign. Both sides show near perfect color and gloss throughout with a couple of light scratches in the gloss and some very light chips on a couple of the mounting holes. On one side there is a small scratch in the red area but it is not too distracting. There is some light rust in a couple areas which can be removed. There is also a small hole drilled on the far outside above the "M" of Oldsmobile. Maker marked "Walker Sign Co." Overall an incredible example that is hard to improve on. Condition: (9.0). Dimensions: 60" Dia.
DSP. An incredibly nice example of this sign. Both sides show near perfect color and gloss throughout with a couple of light scratches in the gloss and some very light ch...moreips on a couple of the mounting holes. On one side there is a small scratch in the red area but it is not too distracting. There is some light rust in a couple areas which can be removed. There is also a small hole drilled on the far outside above the "M" of Oldsmobile. Maker marked "Walker Sign Co." Overall an incredible example that is hard to improve on. Condition: (9.0). Dimensions: 60" Dia.

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Ford Service Porcelain Neon Arrow Sign.

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 688)      

SSP. A very nice example of this highly sought after sign. Excellent color and gloss and the neon work is very nice. There is one large chip at the bottom of the arrow tip and some light chipping at the bottom of the end of the arrow. The sign is housed on a nicely made can and makes an incredible display. The field and lettering are all in excellent condition with great color and gloss. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 72" x 19" x 10".
SSP. A very nice example of this highly sought after sign. Excellent color and gloss and the neon work is very nice. There is one large chip at the bottom of the arrow ti...morep and some light chipping at the bottom of the end of the arrow. The sign is housed on a nicely made can and makes an incredible display. The field and lettering are all in excellent condition with great color and gloss. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 72" x 19" x 10".

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United Motors Service Porcelain Neon Sign.

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 688)      

SSP. An excellent example of this sign. Neon is in working throughout and the can is in excellent condition. Excellent color and gloss with just a slight amount of discoloration in the "Service" letters and one to two light areas of edge wear. Overall an excellent display piece. Condition: (8.75). Dimensions: 40" x 24" x 9".
SSP. An excellent example of this sign. Neon is in working throughout and the can is in excellent condition. Excellent color and gloss with just a slight amount of discol...moreoration in the "Service" letters and one to two light areas of edge wear. Overall an excellent display piece. Condition: (8.75). Dimensions: 40" x 24" x 9".

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Goodwill Used Cars Die Cut Porcelain Sign On Metal Can with Light Sconces.

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 688)      

DSP. An excellent displaying piece. This piece is four individual single sided porcelain signs mounted on a metal can. The Pontiac Logos and the Goodwill Used Cars are all separate signs. Each sign shows various areas of restoration but overall a very nicely displaying piece. Also included is two lighted arms that light each side of the sign when wired for electric. Sign is maker marked "Walker & Co". Condition: (Restored). Dimensions: 48" x 36" x 9".
DSP. An excellent displaying piece. This piece is four individual single sided porcelain signs mounted on a metal can. The Pontiac Logos and the Goodwill Used Cars are al...morel separate signs. Each sign shows various areas of restoration but overall a very nicely displaying piece. Also included is two lighted arms that light each side of the sign when wired for electric. Sign is maker marked "Walker & Co". Condition: (Restored). Dimensions: 48" x 36" x 9".

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Buick Valve In Head Motor Cars Porcelain Sign with Porcelain Marquee.

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 688)      

SSP. This is a very unique piece of advertising from Buick. A two-piece sign, the bottom of the marquee attaches to the round sign. Very good color and gloss with one chip at the top of the sign and some light chipping at two of the mounting holes. The marquee piece has great color and gloss with a few light outer edge chips and some chipping around the mounting holes. An excellent piece that is very rare and unique. Condition: (8.25). Dimensions: 40" x 25".
SSP. This is a very unique piece of advertising from Buick. A two-piece sign, the bottom of the marquee attaches to the round sign. Very good color and gloss with one chi...morep at the top of the sign and some light chipping at two of the mounting holes. The marquee piece has great color and gloss with a few light outer edge chips and some chipping around the mounting holes. An excellent piece that is very rare and unique. Condition: (8.25). Dimensions: 40" x 25".

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Goodrich Tires Free Air Porcelain Flange Sign.

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 688)      

DSP. A very rare piece. Nice color and gloss with a few light chips in the field. Sign shows some wear along the outer edge and some light staining but will clean up to be nicer. Overall a very nice example of this early Service Station sign. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 18" x 18".
DSP. A very rare piece. Nice color and gloss with a few light chips in the field. Sign shows some wear along the outer edge and some light staining but will clean up to...more be nicer. Overall a very nice example of this early Service Station sign. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 18" x 18".

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Chevorlet Sales & Service Porcelain Dealership Sign.

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 688)      

DSP. This is a fantastic example of this sign with killer color and gloss. The only issue with the sign is that there is significant touch ups at the mounting holes, approximately 5" across on each mounting hole. The touch up is very well done and the rest of the sign is all original. The color and gloss on both sides is incredible. There is a couple of outer edge chips and a couple of flea bite type chips in the field on both sides. Maker marked "Burdick". This piece displays excellent! Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 40" x 28".
DSP. This is a fantastic example of this sign with killer color and gloss. The only issue with the sign is that there is significant touch ups at the mounting holes, appr...moreoximately 5" across on each mounting hole. The touch up is very well done and the rest of the sign is all original. The color and gloss on both sides is incredible. There is a couple of outer edge chips and a couple of flea bite type chips in the field on both sides. Maker marked "Burdick". This piece displays excellent! Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 40" x 28".

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Maxwell Motorcars Service Porcelain Shield Sign.

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 688)      

DSP. A very early porcelain sign from Maxwell. Side one shows excellent color and gloss with some chipping at the mounting holes and along the outer edge. The field is nice and clean with only a couple areas of wear. Side two also shows nice color and gloss with some light chipping throughout the field, as well as some wear at the mounting holes and along the outer edge. Maker marked "General Porcelain Enamel, Chicago". Overall a nice example. Condition: (8.25 & 7.9). Dimensions: 24" x 24".
DSP. A very early porcelain sign from Maxwell. Side one shows excellent color and gloss with some chipping at the mounting holes and along the outer edge. The field is ni...morece and clean with only a couple areas of wear. Side two also shows nice color and gloss with some light chipping throughout the field, as well as some wear at the mounting holes and along the outer edge. Maker marked "General Porcelain Enamel, Chicago". Overall a nice example. Condition: (8.25 & 7.9). Dimensions: 24" x 24".

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Cities Service Oils Porcelain Lollipop Sign.

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 688)      

DSP. Sign is mounted on the original Cities Service cast iron base. Sign has great color and gloss on both sides. There are a couple light chips in the field and some significant wear at the bottom of the sign on both sides. Overall a nice example. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 56" x 24" x 18".
DSP. Sign is mounted on the original Cities Service cast iron base. Sign has great color and gloss on both sides. There are a couple light chips in the field and some sig...morenificant wear at the bottom of the sign on both sides. Overall a nice example. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 56" x 24" x 18".

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Pure Purol Pep Gasoline Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 688)      

DSP. An excellent example of this sign. Excellent color and gloss. No chips or damage in the field. Side one has a light chip at one of the mounting holes and some light edge wear. Side two has some light fading at the top corner and some moderated outer edge wear. Maker marked "Reliance Sign Co." Overall an excellent example. Condition: (8.75 & 8.5). Dimensions: 26" Dia.
DSP. An excellent example of this sign. Excellent color and gloss. No chips or damage in the field. Side one has a light chip at one of the mounting holes and some light...more edge wear. Side two has some light fading at the top corner and some moderated outer edge wear. Maker marked "Reliance Sign Co." Overall an excellent example. Condition: (8.75 & 8.5). Dimensions: 26" Dia.

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Yorke House Tourist Tin Neon Sign on Original Can.

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 688)      

DST. An excellent hand painted neon sign is mounted on the original can. Both sides are in nice original condition and neon is working. Includes the original hanging brackets on top. An excellent looking piece. Condition: (7.0). Dimensions: 38" x 24" x 14".
DST. An excellent hand painted neon sign is mounted on the original can. Both sides are in nice original condition and neon is working. Includes the original hanging br...moreackets on top. An excellent looking piece. Condition: (7.0). Dimensions: 38" x 24" x 14".

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Golden Shell Motor Oil Porcelain Curb Sign.

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 688)      

DSP. A very unique sign from Shell Gasoline for the Mexican market. Very nice color and gloss. There is some significant chipping in the field, as well as along the outer edge. Sign displays well and may clean up some. A very rare piece of Shell Gasoline advertising. Condition: (7.25). Dimensions: 30" Dia.
DSP. A very unique sign from Shell Gasoline for the Mexican market. Very nice color and gloss. There is some significant chipping in the field, as well as along the oute...morer edge. Sign displays well and may clean up some. A very rare piece of Shell Gasoline advertising. Condition: (7.25). Dimensions: 30" Dia.

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Recommended By Motor Trips For Friendly Service Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 688)      

DSP. A very unique piece of porcelain advertising, most likely used at an early service station. This octagon shaped sign shows fantastic color and gloss on both sides, with little to no wear whatsoever. There is some light outer edge wear and one area of wear on one of the mounting holes. The gloss is excellent and makes a great display piece. Condition: (9.0). Dimensions: 24" x 18".
DSP. A very unique piece of porcelain advertising, most likely used at an early service station. This octagon shaped sign shows fantastic color and gloss on both sides, w...moreith little to no wear whatsoever. There is some light outer edge wear and one area of wear on one of the mounting holes. The gloss is excellent and makes a great display piece. Condition: (9.0). Dimensions: 24" x 18".

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Phillips 66 Porcelain Shield Sign.

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 688)      

DSP. A nice example of this iconic sign. Side one has very nice color and gloss with one small nick in the field and some light outer edge wear. Side two shows one chip at the top left and some discoloration to the colors in the field. There is a small hole drilled at the very top of the sign. Sign is dated 1955. Overall a nice example. Condition: (8.25 & 8.0). Dimensions: 30" x 30".
DSP. A nice example of this iconic sign. Side one has very nice color and gloss with one small nick in the field and some light outer edge wear. Side two shows one chip a...moret the top left and some discoloration to the colors in the field. There is a small hole drilled at the very top of the sign. Sign is dated 1955. Overall a nice example. Condition: (8.25 & 8.0). Dimensions: 30" x 30".

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Ford Oval Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 688)      

DSP. Sign shows excellent color and gloss throughout with light chipping throughout the field on both sides. There is some heavier chipping at the mounting holes and one large chip on the side of the sign where the metal has a bend. Maker marked "Veribrite Sign Co." Overall a nice displaying piece. Condition: (7.9). Dimensions: 33" x 22-1/2".
DSP. Sign shows excellent color and gloss throughout with light chipping throughout the field on both sides. There is some heavier chipping at the mounting holes and one ...morelarge chip on the side of the sign where the metal has a bend. Maker marked "Veribrite Sign Co." Overall a nice displaying piece. Condition: (7.9). Dimensions: 33" x 22-1/2".

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Greyhound Bus Lines Porcelain Sign with Dog Graphic.

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 688)      

DSP. An excellent condition piece; one of the finest examples we have seen. Sign is near flawless with perfect color and gloss on both sides. There are a couple very minimal outer edge wear marks from storage. This is a New Old Stock sign and would be a very hard one to upgrade on. An A+ example! Condition: (9.5). Dimensions: 40" x 24".
DSP. An excellent condition piece; one of the finest examples we have seen. Sign is near flawless with perfect color and gloss on both sides. There are a couple very mini...moremal outer edge wear marks from storage. This is a New Old Stock sign and would be a very hard one to upgrade on. An A+ example! Condition: (9.5). Dimensions: 40" x 24".

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Dodge Brothers Automobile Service Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 688)      

DSP. A nice example of this early automotive sign. Both sides have great color and gloss throughout with some light chipping in the field and a large chip at the bottom corner on each side. The back side shows some light scratching in the gloss. There is also two very small holes drilled at the bottom edge. Overall a very nice example. Condition: (8.0 & 7.9). Dimensions: 22" x 18".
DSP. A nice example of this early automotive sign. Both sides have great color and gloss throughout with some light chipping in the field and a large chip at the bottom c...moreorner on each side. The back side shows some light scratching in the gloss. There is also two very small holes drilled at the bottom edge. Overall a very nice example. Condition: (8.0 & 7.9). Dimensions: 22" x 18".

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Chrysler Dealership Diecut Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 688)      

DSP. An excellent example of this sign. Side one shows great color and gloss with some light surface scratches and three pencil eraser size chips in the field that have been color matched. Side two has excellent color and gloss with some moderate scratching in the gloss, some light hazing in the blue and two pencil eraser size chip in the porcelain. There is some light outer edge wear but overall an excellent example of this early dealership sign. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 36" x 24".
DSP. An excellent example of this sign. Side one shows great color and gloss with some light surface scratches and three pencil eraser size chips in the field that have b...moreeen color matched. Side two has excellent color and gloss with some moderate scratching in the gloss, some light hazing in the blue and two pencil eraser size chip in the porcelain. There is some light outer edge wear but overall an excellent example of this early dealership sign. Condition: (8.0). Dimensions: 36" x 24".

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Esso Gasoline Porcelain Sign with Ethyl Burst Graphic.

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 688)      

DSP. An excellent example of this sign. The color and gloss are both excellent throughout the sign. There are a coupe of very light wear marks around the outer edge but overall, a hard to improve on example. Condition: (9.25+). Dimensions: 30" x 26".
DSP. An excellent example of this sign. The color and gloss are both excellent throughout the sign. There are a coupe of very light wear marks around the outer edge but o...moreverall, a hard to improve on example. Condition: (9.25+). Dimensions: 30" x 26".

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Cities Service Koolmotor Porcelain Sign.

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 688)      

DSP sign. An excellent example of this sign in the original metal ring. Side one shows incredible color and gloss with no chipping or wear whatsoever. Side two also shows excellent color and no chips throughout. There is a small amount of low gloss in the top right corner. The gloss is weak in that area and has allowed the porcelain to scratch some but barely noticeable. An excellent example. Condition: (9.0). Dimensions: 24" Dia.
DSP sign. An excellent example of this sign in the original metal ring. Side one shows incredible color and gloss with no chipping or wear whatsoever. Side two also shows...more excellent color and no chips throughout. There is a small amount of low gloss in the top right corner. The gloss is weak in that area and has allowed the porcelain to scratch some but barely noticeable. An excellent example. Condition: (9.0). Dimensions: 24" Dia.

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Zerolene For Motor Cars Porcelain Flange Sign with Polar Bear Graphic.

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 688)      

DSP. This Zerolene flange sign has an excellent field with great colors and gloss throughout. The flange has significant wear and touch ups. The flange appears to have been bent back to the flange angle and has been completely touched up. The fields on both sides of the sign are all original. Excellent color and gloss with just a few light chips. Without the flange damage, this would be rated higher. This is a great example of this early Standard Oil sign. Condition: (7.5). Dimensions: 24" x 24".
DSP. This Zerolene flange sign has an excellent field with great colors and gloss throughout. The flange has significant wear and touch ups. The flange appears to have be...moreen bent back to the flange angle and has been completely touched up. The fields on both sides of the sign are all original. Excellent color and gloss with just a few light chips. Without the flange damage, this would be rated higher. This is a great example of this early Standard Oil sign. Condition: (7.5). Dimensions: 24" x 24".

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