Vintage Marathon Neon Sign: Lighted Storefront Gas Station Advertising – NS6210

Vintage Marathon Neon Sign: Lighted Storefront Gas Station Advertising

This is an original vintage Marathon neon sign. These neon lighted, thick, heavy porcelain enamel letters are a size that would be used for the front of a retail store. It is just one of hundreds of authentic, collectible signs currently for sale from ArtFactory.com. This is an original sign from the 1940's with die cut letters, and it measures 20 feet wide by 30 inches tall, and each letter is on an 8 inches deep metal can. The letters are white with a red border, and each lights up in red neon around the edges. It is an ideal showpiece to hang on the wall of a large auto shop, or garage. A size this large and rare is sure to WOW your friend and clients.

Like all of our collectible signs, this vintage Marathon 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. The only exception being the 101 point, museum quality neon 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. 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 have been replaced. The neon features a separate on/off toggle pull cord as pictured.and an on/off pull chord as pictured.