Mobil Pegasus Double Neon Road Sign On Working Rotating Pole – NSP6900
A True American Icon, Reborn in World-Class Museum Quality
Step back into the golden age of the American open road. Before highways were crowded and billboards were digital, there was the Pegasus. This luminous, winged herald of Mobil Oil towered above roadside gas stations, his radiant red neon wings were a promise of adventure, freedom, and modern progress.
Description
Mobil Pegasus Neon Roadside Sign: On Working Rotating Pole
This is a rare, original, vintage Mobil Pegasus neon roadside sign for Standard Oil Socony-Vacuum Oil company from the 1950's that is currently for sale from ArtFactory.com. This vintage sign is a die cut flying horse Mobil sign with new neon lighting mounted on a custom made, rotating display pole. This features a pair of original Pegasus shaped, cookie cutter porcelain signs dated 1958 and 1960. This is authentic roadside advertising that was used at Mobil Gas Stations. The Mobil Pegasus signs are among the most highly prized, and collector coveted petroliana signs, and are a must have for any serious collection.
To make this into something truly special, our experts have created a Mobil branded, rotating display pole for the sign (as pictured). This allows you to display the sign so it can be seen from miles away, just as this sign would have been displayed at roadside in the 1950's. It is a centerpiece type item for even the most serious Mobil or petroliana collection. This vintage Mobil Pegasus neon roadside sign is in excellent condition as pictured, and is an American iconic artifact from the open road.
H.J. Nick has restored the display pole for this Mobil Pegasus Neon Sign as a tribute to the history of Mobil Oil and the larger rotating Pegasus sign found on top of the Magnolia Building in Dallas, Texas.
Mobil Pegasus Neon Roadside Sign
Specifications
- Type: Double Sided Genuine Vintage Porcelain Enamel Roadside Cookie Cutter Signs
- Style: Two Die Cut Cookie Cutter Pegasus Shaped Porcelain Signs (Mounted On A Tall, 360 Degree Rotating Display Pole)
- Company: Mobil
- Product: Gas Station Post or Roadside Sign
- Date Of Manufacture: Pegasus Side 1 Dated 1960/Side 2 Dated 1958
- Place Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Red/White
- Neon Color: Red
- Sign Dimensions: 9 Feet x 7 Feet x 20 Inches In Total Depth (Including Both Porcelain Signs And Metal Housing Can) Total Height 21 Feet 5 inches.
- Condition: Original Genuine Porcelain Signs Not Restored Or Doctored (As-Pictured, See Photos For Details)
- Neon Details: All Neon And Solid State Transformers, Flashers Wiring, Mounts, Switches, And Wires Have Been Replaced.
- Replaced: New Center Rotation Pole And All Electrical Components And Wiring Are Weather Proof
- Post Base, Post, And Router: Heavy Gage Steel Post Is Rated To 60 pounds Force (Twice The Recommended Hurricane Code For Dade County, Florida)
- Neon Has Separate Weather Proof On/Off Toggle Switch As Pictured So That The Sign Can Easily Be Switched On And Off Without Unplugging Or Disconnecting
- Certification: Genuine Signed And Certified American Historic Road Art, Signed By H.J. Nick On Brass Tag, A Certification That Is Recognized By Insurance Companies Worldwide
Custom Oil Derrick Base Pole Details
In addition to our standard, 101 Point Neon and Electrical restoration, for this sign, H.J. Nick was inspired to create something truly unique and special, and pay homage to the famous Pegasus on top of the Magnolia Building in Dallas, Texas. The derrick top is built over the main original, heavy gauge steel structure to give the appearance of an early oil derrick with man platform. We have rebuilt and restored the base post and housing to better than brand new standards, and the mountings have been reenforced to withstand hurricane force winds.
Mobil Oil Flying Pegasus Neon Sign History
Due to its historical significance and eye-catching design, the Mobil Oil Flying Pegasus neon sign has become a highly sought-after collectible item among enthusiasts of vintage advertising and Americana.
The Mobil Oil Flying Pegasus neon sign is a classic and iconic piece of advertising history. It features the image of Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek mythology, which has long been the symbol of the Mobil Oil Corporation. The history of the Mobil Oil Flying Pegasus neon sign dates back to the early 1930s when it was first introduced as part of Mobil's branding.
While the design of the Flying Pegasus sign has evolved over the years, it remains a part of Mobil's heritage and is still associated with the company, even after Mobil merged with Exxon to form ExxonMobil in 1999.
The Famous Magnolia Building Pegasus
The Magnolia Petroleum Company’s Pegasus, a forty-foot long and thirty-foot high red neon horse, was placed in 1934 atop a 50-foot tower anchored to the roof of the Magnolia Building.
The Magnolia Petroleum Company’s Pegasus, a forty-foot long and thirty-foot high red neon horse, was placed in 1934 atop a 50-foot tower anchored to the roof of the Magnolia Building. The Pegasus and its 1,000 feet of neon tubing rotated every minute and a half.
It was the city’s tallest point for almost a decade and remains one of Dallas' most famous landmarks. Soon after its installation, Dallas citizens could claim that the city, still considered a provincial outpost of cowboys and cattle by the rest of the nation, was no longer a one-horse town.
The Magnolia Building was completed in 1922, at the time the 16th-tallest building in the country, and housed the offices of the Magnolia Petroleum Company.
The building’s architect, Sir Alfred Charles Bossom, British baron and member of Parliament, created a blend of Beaux-Arts classicism and modern 20th-century high-rise in his design for the building.
Today, the building serves guests as the Magnolia Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas. The building and its red Pegasus are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Read More At: Texas Historical Commission On Facebook
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Mobil Pegasus Neon Roadside Sign Info
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