1940 Texaco Fire Chief Sign: Vintage Original Gas Pump Plate – VS4900
One Of The Most Popular Signs Among Texaco Collections, This Original Fire Chief Porcelain Belly Plate Sign From 1940 Is Our Oldest Fire Chief Sign In Stock
We Currently Have Hundreds Of Original Porcelain And Tin Litho Signs For Sale, Including Memorabilia From Not Only Texaco; But All Of The Brands Serious Collectors Are After Mobil, Standard Oil, Sinclair, Shell, Phillips 66, Gulf Oil, Conoco, Flying A, And Many More
Description
1940 Texaco Fire Chief Sign: Vintage Original Gas Pump Plate
This is an original 1940 Texaco Fire Chief sign that was manufactured in 1940, making it the oldest Fire Chief sign in our collections. This vintage porcelain enamel belly plate sign measures 12 inches tall by 8 inches wide, and reads "FIRE CHIEF GASOLINE". The sign has a white background with a black stripe around the border with a Texaco logo and Fire Chief helmet. Lettering is red and black against the white and white against the red. The 1940 Texaco Fire Chief helmet logo is below the wording. This rare 1940 Texaco Fire Chief sign is just one of hundreds of original collectible petroliana advertisements currently for sale from ArtFactory.com. We have one of the largest collections of old gas station signs for sale anywhere. It is in original, unrestored condition and although it has a few dings and dents, is in Fair (F) condition, with the most significant damage being an area of the sign that appears to have been cut at some point on the right edge of the sign near the Texaco logo. We sell all of our original petroliana advertising in unrestored condition because it is our belief that each blemish is part of the unique history of that item.
1940 Texaco Fire Chief Sign Specifications
- Type: Genuine Vintage Porcelain Enamel Belly Plate Sign
- Shape: Vertically Oriented Rectangular
- Sides: Single Sided
- Company: Texaco
- Product: Fire Chief Gasoline
- Date Of Manufacture: March, 1940
- Country Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: White/Red/Black/Green
- Dimensions: 12 Inches Tall By 8 Inches Wide
- Condition: Original, As-Pictured, See Photos For Details
1940 Texaco Fire Chief Sign Additional Details
Like all of our vintage collectible advertisements, this vintage 1940 Texaco Fire Chief sign is sold in unrestored, original condition, however, (as can be seen in the photos), this particular sign is in Fair (F) condition, and is a great item if one in better condition is our. of your budget. The sign face itself is fairly clean, with only commonly seen chipping, and some wear around the edges and hanging grommet areas. Excepting the cut area on the sign, it is a nice, clean example of this item otherwise. We sell all of our original petroliana advertising in unrestored condition because it is our belief that each blemish is part of the unique history of that item. This rare, vintage 1940 Texaco Fire Chief belly plate sign, and all of our signs are guaranteed to be authentic, backed by over a century of experience in the antiques and collectibles marketplace. This sign is original memorabilia from one of America's most iconic brands. We are a one stop shop when it comes to outfitting your man cave or game room. We can outfit an entire gas station or automotive themed room for you, or help you find that one special item that has been missing from your collection. In addition to signs, we have vintage visible gas pumps, oil pumps, lubesters, and more, that we have fully restored to working, museum quality condition. Our petroliana restorations are the best in the business because nobody has been doing it longer, or pays as much attention to detail.
This vintage 1940 Texaco Fire Chief sign is the perfect conversation piece that will wow your friends and clients alike. Like all of our vintage collectible signs, it is guaranteed authentic, investment quality memorabilia. We specialize in those hard to find signs that serious collectors are looking for. All antique collectables offered are genuine memorabilia and appreciable assets, not fake reproductions. All items are fine collectable art at the highest world class collector level. Contact us for pricing on this vintage 1940 Texaco Fire sign, or any of our collectible Americana, antique signs, old gas pumps, and classic collectables at 1-800-292-0008.
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1940 Texaco Fire Chief Sign Info
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