Exide Batteries Neon Sign: 1930’s Porcelain “Sure-Start Service” – NS6586
This Rare, And Highly Sought After Original 1930’s Era Advertisement Is A Collection Centerpiece Quality Item, Even For The Serious Automobilia Enthusiast, And Is Just One Of Hundreds Of Investment Quality Vintage Signs Currently For Sale At ArtFactory.com
Original Condition, Unrestored, Porcelain Sign, With A 101 Point Neon Restoration With All New Electrical Components, Wiring, All Solid State Transformers, With Neon Hand Blown By Our In House Glass Blowers, And Fully Rebuilt Heavy Metal Housing Can; To Top It All Off, Has Received Award Winning Artist H.J. Nick’s Brass Tag Signature Certification, As A World Class Fine Art, Museum And Investment Quality Item, This Certification Is Recognized By Insurers, Museums, And Experienced Collectors Worldwide!
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Exide Batteries Neon Sign: 1930's Porcelain "Sure-Start Service"
This vintage Exide Batteries neon sign, is an authentic porcelain enamel advertisement in original condition, with fully rebuilt neon and electrical components by our in-house experts. It is just one of the hundreds of authentic, vintage signs we have available for sale at ArtFactory.com. This oblong shaped sign measures 33 1/2 inches wide by 22 1/2 inches tall (Total Weight 28 Pounds) and is original 1930's era auto shop signage in original condition. This sign is date as being manufactured in 1938, and the A.M. means it was made by the famous Allen Morrison Sign Company of Lynchburg, Virginia, and was made in the U.S.A.. A sign of this size is the perfect collection centerpiece for even the most serious vintage automobilia collector. The sign is oblong in shape, and has a brown background with white lettering with a red shadow, and thin white and red stripes around the outer border of the sign. It reads "Exile, Sure-Start Service". The sign lights up in white neon around the border of the word "Exide", and lights up in red neon around the border of the sign". Like all of our collectible signs, this vintage Exide Batteries neon sign is sold in original, unrestored condition as pictured.
We do not believe in restoring old signs because it is our belief that every ding, dent, and blemish is part of the story and history of the item. This sign has its fair share of dings, dents and scrapes but very few that are deep, large or significant, and the lettering on the sign face is exceptionally clean. This sign is in Excellent/Very Good (EXL/VG) condition overall, and has a very clean sign face for being now over 80-yers-old. The graphics and lettering on the sign all remain clean and readable, making it a great example of this item. The only exception to this rule is the 101 point, museum quality neon, and electrical restoration, which is done under the supervision of, certified, and signed by award winning artist H.J. Nick as meeting all world class fine are qualifications.
Exide Batteries Neon Sign Specifications
- Type: Single Sided Genuine Vintage Porcelain Enamel Sign With Fully Rebuilt Neon And Electrical
- Style: Porcelain Enamel Sign
- Sides: Single Sided
- Shape: Oblong Sign
- Company: Exide
- Product: Batteries
- Manufacture: Allen Morrison Sign Company
- Date Of Manufacture: 1938
- Place Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Brown/White/Red
- Neon Color: White (Border Of Lettering "Exide")/Red (Outer Border Of Sign)
- Dimensions: 33 1/2 Inches At Widest Point By 22 1/2 Inches At Tallest Point Including Flange (5 Inches Deep Including Heavy Metal Housing Can)
- Condition: Original Genuine Porcelain Sign Not Restored Or Doctored (As-Pictured, See Photos For Details)
- Neon Details: All Neon And Solid State Transformers, Wiring, Mounts, Switches, And Wires Have Been Replaced.
- Neon Has Separate Toggle Pull Chord, As Pictured So That The Sign Can Easily Be Switched On And Off Without Unplugging.
- Certification: Brass Tag Signed By Award Winning Artist H.J. Nick
- Comes With H.J. Nick Exclusive “Fast Hanger Bar” Allowing A Simple And Easy Way To Hang Straight And True Every Time.
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Exide Batteries Neon Sign Additional Details
This Exide Batteries neon sign is certified, and signed by award winning artist H.J. Nick as an authentic piece, and as meeting all world class fine art qualifications. This certification means each item bearing his signature is backed by over 100 years of manufacturing world class fine art handmade furnishings, and restoring America's finest collectibles to original, museum quality condition. All neon restored by our in house glass blowers, who have blown new glass using the same techniques and materials that were used for the original neon. Also, any electrical parts including wiring and solid state transformers (and solid state flasher) have been replaced. The neon features a separate on/off toggle pull cord as pictured. This vintage Exide Batteries neon 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 automobilia and petroliana restorations are the best in the business because nobody has been doing it longer, or pays as much attention to detail.
Investment Quality Collectible Automobilia From ArtFactory.com
This rare vintage Exide Batteries neon 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 today for pricing on this collectible Exide Batteries neon sign or any of our collectible Americana, antique signs, old gas pumps, and classic collectibles at 1-800-292-0008.
ArtFactory.com & Award Winning Artist H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification Details
The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification ensures each piece to be the genuine article. Backed by our over a century of experience, with our word is our bond reputation and guaranteeing or your money back “forever". The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification makes this item one of the highest appreciating, collectible investments that you can make. These items can be insured at stated value, usually on your home owners policy, for little added premium. Thus, making this a safer investment than even those insured by the FDIC, is much more fun to own, and puts you in control instead of the bank.
Allen-Morrison Sign Co. History
The Allen-Morrison Sign Company was a prominent sign-making company that was founded in 1919 and based in Lynchburg, West Virginia. hey produced metal signs for many large oil companies, and also had contracts with Coca-Cola and other soft drink companies. (Photo's by Lynchburg Photos). The company was known for its high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, and it created signs for a wide variety of businesses, from small local stores to large corporations. The company's early signs were hand-painted and made of materials such as wood, metal, and glass. However, as technology advanced, the company incorporated newer materials and techniques into its work, including neon signs and more efficient lighting systems.
Allen-Morrison remained a family-owned and operated business throughout its history, and it was known for its commitment to customer service and its ability to create custom signs that met the unique needs of each client. In addition to traditional signs, the company also created billboards and other outdoor advertising and provided installation and maintenance services for its products. During the 1940's and 1950's, Allen-Morrison was one of the major manufacturers of porcelain signs in the United States, producing approximately 80% of the porcelain signs in the country during this era. This number is testament to the quality of their workmanship and their reputation as a leading sign-making company. The company's porcelain signs were highly regarded for their quality, durability, and vibrant colors, and are considered to be some of the most collectible vintage signs today.
Despite its success and reputation for quality work, the Allen-Morrison Sign Company eventually closed its doors in 1990, as a result of changing economic and technological factors (such as the proliferation of plastic signs). However, its legacy lives on, and its signs can still be seen in many communities throughout West Virginia and the United States.
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Exide Batteries Neon Sign Info
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