Lion Oil Neon – NS2550

. . . This is not a reproduction. . . . This is not a modern imitation.

This is original American industrial art — preserved, stabilized, and revived to run again.

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What The Sign is

This piece is a bold, iconic round sign featuring a Roaring Lion Graphic.

The lion is one of the most powerful symbols ever used in advertising:

.. Strength .. Trust .. Dominance .. Durability .. Confidence

It tells the world one message:

“This business is solid. This product is real. This place is here to stay.”

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The Name: LION

The word “LION” is displayed in large illuminated lettering designed to read instantly at distance — exactly what roadside commerce demanded.

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The Porcelain Face Was Not Restored — And That Is The Point       

Many “restored” signs on the market have been ruined. They are stripped, repainted, re-cleared, and made artificially perfect.

That may look “pretty” to a casual buyer… but to a collector, it destroys the story. With this piece, we did the opposite: We preserved the face exactly as it lived.

Because the porcelain face carries:

The original character The honest patina The proof of authenticity

The visible road life The collector value The small marks, age, and wear are not defects.

The Round Porcelain Face; round signs are premium for collectors because they:

Read instantly from any angle Feel like a badge, seal, or emblem Photograph beautifully

Display like museum wall art Are harder to find in large sizes

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What Was Restored (The Right Way)

An H.J. Nick Certified Restoration is not “making something look new.” It is making something work correctly, safely, and reliably
while preserving authenticity.

This restoration focused on:       

1) NEON RECONDITIONING / ILLUMINATION RESTORATION

• Neon is not a bulb.
• Neon is not an LED.
• Real neon is:
• Hand-bent glass
• Fire-shaped by skilled craftsmen
• Sealed and charged
• Electrified through proper transformers
• Mounted with correct supports and spacing

When restored correctly, neon doesn’t just “light up.” It glows with life.

That glow is why neon is now recognized as a legitimate form of sculptural light art.

2) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RELIABILITY

Vintage signs were built for commercial environments, but decades later they require professional reconditioning to ensure safe operation.

This restoration ensures:

• Proper electrical performance
• Stable illumination
• Long-term reliability for display
• Correct wiring and mounting integrity

3) STRUCTURAL STABILITY FOR DISPLAY  

A large round porcelain sign is not a lightweight decoration.

• It is heavy.
• It is industrial.
• It was built to survive.

This restoration ensures the sign is stable and display-ready for:

• Showroom installation
• Gallery installation
• Private collection display
• High-end residential installation
• Man cave / garage museum setups

Commercial statement interiors

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The Road Story (What This Sign Has Seen)

A sign like this wasn’t born in a showroom. It lived where America lived: Along highways, in working towns, in service stations, in repair shops, in industrial supply corridors, under neon-lit skies and late-night commerce.

It endured: Heat cycles, cold cycles, sun exposure, dust and oil air, vibration, time, use,

     That’s why it carries real character.
           This is not a sign pretending to be vintage.
                 This is a sign that earned its age.

And now, restored for modern operation, it stands as a surviving monument to the era when American business was built on hard work,
visibility, and permanence.

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