Oldsmobile 1920’s Neon Sign: Original With Winged Spur Crest – NS4974
This Rare, And Highly Sought After Original Oldsmobile Advertisement Was Displayed Roadside At Car Dealerships In The 1920’s, And Features The Highly Collector Coveted Wing Spur Crest
Original Condition, Unrestored, Porcelain Enamel 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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Oldsmobile 1920's Neon Sign: Original With Winged Spur Crest
This rare, Oldsmobile 1920's neon sign is an original collectible dealership advertisement. At ArtFactory.com we have on of the largest selections of original, neon, lighted, and vintage collectible signs for sale anywhere, guaranteed authentic, and backed by over a century of experience. The classic sign is round in shape and is 42 inches wide by 42 inches tall, and is a round porcelain sign with neon on a 5 inch deep heavy metal housing can. It has a blue background in the outer area, and an orange background in the center. The outer area of the sign reads "OLDSMOBILE SERVICE" in white lettering against the blue background, and the lettering lights up with white neon. The outer border of the sign lights up with blue neon. The center of the sign has an orange background and a white/black/brown "Winged Spur Crest" which was only used by Oldsmobile for hood ornaments and signage in the late 1920's And Early 1930's. It lights up in orange neon around the border of the center and border of the crest. The sign is not dated, but was manufactured in the late 1920's due to it having this crest. To top it all off, this Oldsmobile 1920's neon sign features a separate on/off toggle pull cord, as pictured, so the sign can easily be turned on and off without unplugging. This Oldsmobile 1920's Neon Sign is in Excellent Plus (EXL +) condition overall. It does not appear that this sign was displayed outdoors, as the chipping is not consistent with the type of damage you would see if the sign was struck by a wind blown object (extremely common for outdoor signs). This Oldsmobile 1920's neon sign is a rare find in itself, and is as clean of an example of this now 100-year-old sign that you will find, that was actually used.
Like all of our collectible signs, this Oldsmobile 1920's neon sign is sold in original, unrestored condition (as pictured). This sign is in great condition for an item that is now over, 90-years-old. There is a
Oldsmobile 1920's Neon Sign Specifications
- Type: Single Sided Genuine Vintage Porcelain Enamel Sign With Fully Rebuilt Neon And Electrical
- Style: Round Shaped Porcelain Enamel Sign With Heavy Metal Electrical Housing Can
- Sides: Single Sided
- Company: General Motors
- Product: Oldsmobile Service
- Date Of Manufacture: 1920's
- Place Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Blue/Orange/White/Black
- Neon Color: White (Border Of Lettering "OLDSMOBILE SERVICE")/Light Blue (Border Of Sign)/Orange (Inside Border/Border Of Crest)
- Dimensions: 42 Inches At Widest Point By 42 Inches At Tallest Point (5 Inches Deep Heavy Metal 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.
- Comes With H.J. Nick Exclusive “Fast Hanger Bar” Allowing A Simple And Easy Way To Hang Straight And True Every Time.
- Certification: Brass Tag Signed By Award Winning Artist H.J. Nick
few smaller dings and chips on the face of the sign and a medium sized ding in the very center is the only blemish of visible significance, but overall there are only handful of small dings on the entire sign. This in incredibly clean condition for a sign of this age.
ArtFactory.com 101 Point Neon Restoration Details
We do not believe in restoring damage such as dings, dents, scratches, or damage to porcelain enamel. Restoring damage to vintage porcelain signs is frowned upon in the collector community because there is simply no way to repair this type of damage that is consistent with the standards of a museum quality restoration. Most often attempts at this type of restoration leaves the item looking worse than its original condition. Furthermore, it is our belief that every ding, dent, and blemish is part of that item's unique history, and helps to tell its story. The only exception to this is when dealing with neon and electrical components.
That is why this vintage Oldsmobile 1920's neon sign has received a 101 point, world class fine art and museum quality, neon and electrical restoration. This means that all electrical components have been replaced, including any wiring, mounts, switches, and ALL SOLID STATE TRANSFORMERS. The neon tubes are hand blown and hand bent by our in-house master glass blowers using historically correct techniques. This restoration is completed according to the specifications, and under the supervision of, award winning artist H.J. Nick. An item does not receive his brass tag signature certification until it has been found to meet 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. Also, any electrical parts including wiring and solid state transformers and flashers have been replaced.
Oldsmobile 1920's Neon Sign Additional Details
This vintage Oldsmobile 1920's neon 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 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 rare porcelain, Oldsmobile 1920's 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 collectible art at the highest world class collector level. Contact us for pricing on this, vintage Oldsmobile 1920's 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.
Oldsmobile "Winged Spur" Emblem 1920's - 1930's And Various Years
This crest included many elements symbolizing Oldsmobile's increasing prominence in the automobile industry. The winged spur at its center represented harnessing horsepower; the acorns acknowledged Oldsmobile as a seed that helped grow the automobile industry. Also included is the Lamp of Knowledge and micrometer and a triangle signifying research, exactness and precision. This crest would continue to be used on various models and hub caps.
The Winged Spur appeared on such vehicles as the 1934 Oldsmobile Six Touring Coupe complete with "trunk, built into the body." In 1939, Oldsmobile would introduce 1940 models with the industry's first fully automatic transmission.
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Oldsmobile 1920's Neon Sign Info
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