Vintage Husky Neon Sign: Original Collectible Auto Service Advertising – VS6241
America on the Move: The Era
That Created This Sign
This Husky Service porcelain neon sign was born in the 1940s, a pivotal decade when America took to the road. Following the Great Depression and World War II, the automobile became the engine of freedom and commerce. As the highway system expanded, gasoline service stations evolved into beacons of reliability and trust.
Description
Vintage Husky Neon Sign: Original Collectible Auto Service Advertising
Neon signs were the navigation tools of the era. This double-sided Husky sign was a significant investment, designed to catch traffic from both directions on lonely two-lane highways, guiding travelers through dust, rain, and darkness toward dependable service.
The Symbolism of the Husky
Oil Company
Founded in the early 20th century, the Husky Oil Company built its brand on rugged dependability. The iconic leaping husky dog—alert and powerful—symbolized mechanical strength and endurance. This sign stood proudly outside major service stations, catering to returning servicemen, truckers, and vacationing families.
Technical Features & Authentic Construction
- Material: Original heavy porcelain enamel faces for maximum weather durability.
- Design: Authentic die-cut shield form, echoing the authority
of road signs and badges. - Visibility: Red and white neon that cut through fog
and darkness. - Format: Large-scale, double-sided construction, indicating a high-traffic primary highway location.
- Museum-Grade 101-Point Restoration
This artifact has undergone a 101-point neon restoration by H.J. Nick at ArtFactory.com. Our process focuses on investment-quality preservation, ensuring the sign’s character remains intact while providing modern electrical reliability.
Honest Condition Report
- Porcelain: Original condition with authentic patina and wear consistent with highway use.
- Graphics: All original period iconography and imagery retained.
- Neon: Replaced with period-correct glass tubing and layouts.
- Electrical: Fully updated with solid-state transformers, new wiring, and a manual pull cord.
- Housing: Rebuilt classic heavy metal can/housing.
- Condition Statement: An original sign restored for function; as-is with visible history and provenance.
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Vintage Husky Neon Sign Specifications
- An Investment Quality World Class Fine Art Neon Restoration Signed By H.J. Nick
- 101 Point Restoration With Rebuilt Classic Neon Housing, Solid State Transformers, Wiring And Switches
- Type: Porcelain Enamel With Neon
- Sides: Double Sided Heavy Porcelain
- Shape: Original Porcelain Die Cut Shield
- Company: Husky
- Product: Automotive
- Era: 1940's
- Country Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Black/Orange/White
- Dimensions: 55" Tall x 45" Wide x 6" Deep Metal Can
- Condition: Original, As-Is, See Photos For Details
- Additional Neon Details: All Neon And SOLID STATE TRANSFORMERS, Wiring, Mounts, Switches, And Wires Have Been Replaced.
- On/Off Neon Pull Chord As Pictured
Why Collectors Value the Husky Brand
New neon was custom bent in original technique (some our glass blowers are old enough to have bent the original neon.
Authentic double-sided porcelain neon signs from major American oil brands are the “blue-chip” assets of the petroliana collecting world. This 55” Husky sign is especially desirable due to:
- Iconic Graphic Identity: The highly recognizable leaping husky dog.
- Rarity: Very few original 55-inch double-sided examples survive in this condition.
- Historical Significance: An essential piece of Mid-Century Americana and postwar history.
What This Investment Represents Today
This is more than a sign; it is American history illuminated. It serves as a flagship centerpiece for:
- Luxury Garages & Automotive Lounges
- Private Clubs, Whiskey Rooms, & Ranch Lodges
- Museums & Corporate Flagship Spaces
- High-End Game Rooms & Home Bars
Insurance Replacement Value: $45,000 – $55,000 Summary: An original 1940s double-sided Husky Service porcelain neon—rebuilt to museum-grade operating condition as a functional American highway artifact.
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