VINTAGE PORCELAIN NEON SIGNS , OLD PORCELAIN SIGNS, Vintage Metal Signs
We buy and sell OLD VINTAGE PORCELAIN NEON SIGNS, OLD PORCELAIN SIGNS metal signs of tin, steel, porcelain, aluminum in the 1940’s these sign manufacturers used Masonite.
In an effort to conserve on metal many companies used these signs. Here are a few of them,Coca Cola, Pepsi, 7-Up, RC Cola, Dr. Pepper, Orange Crush, Lime Crush, Lemon Crush. Also Auto and transportation companies like Greyhound, Cessna, Northwest Airlines, Ford, Pontiac,. Chevrolet, Buick. Also Oldsmobile,Nash, Hudson, ROE, Rickenbacker, Mormon, Evinrude. Great Northern, Case Eagle, John Deere tractor, Oliver tractor, I-H tractor and truck.Find great deals here, Old Metal Signs and Collectible Signs, porcelain neon from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s & Shop with confidence.
Vintage Metal Signs , VINTAGE PORCELAIN NEON SIGNS, OLD PORCELAIN SIGNS
The history of advertising signs extends into ancient times. There are many examples of early advertising still in existence today, like the paintings on the walls of shops in Pompeii. Among these ancient paintings are illustrations of bakers distributing their goods as well as what products were available in that shop. Later, tools of the trade were hung outside of the shops of blacksmiths, shoemakers and other tradesmen.
In the 18th century, painted wooden signs of a variety of shapes were displayed to identify the name of the vendor and the goods to be found within.
Increased consumerism as well an increase in the advertising of brands was first seen in the US around 1900. The literacy rate among the public was on the rise, so signage was becoming a more effective method of advertising. Signs became rectangular or square and were printed with more information than in the past. Tin signs appeared inside and outside of grocery stores to advertise the brands and products sold in that store.
Porcelain Neon 24″ Porcelain Neon sign ( in my collection )
OLD Porcelain Neon 24″ Sign, United Service ( in my collection )
United Service Porcelain Sign
Vintage United Service Porcelain Sign 48″ ( in my collection )
United Service Porcelain Neon Sign
2 sided 36″ near mint all original Porcelain Neon United Service Sign
neon coca cola script building letters”SOLD”
Old Vintage Script Coca Cola neon letter from bottling plant in Syracuse New York “SOLD”
Vintage Neon Coca Cola sign”SOLD”
Very large Coca Cola Cola Old Neon Building Sign”SOLD”
coca cola script letters1″SOLD”
Coca Cola Old Vintage neon sign”SOLD”
Vintage Coca Cola Neon Sign”SOLD”
BIG Coca Cola Neon Sign”SOLD”
union 76 porcelain neon (2)
Gas Station Antique sign for Union 76..Its porcelain neon & 5′ diameter…1 sided & original can on back….Needs neon, transformer & a cord. Very nice condition, color & gloss is excellent…$6500. This particular sign came from northern California and was used since the 1950’s. Its advertising an old Gas Station back in the days gone by…These types of original porcelain & neon are getting difficult to find. As you can imagine there was only 1 sign per station and many were destroyed after there function was done.. Many times this was do to logo change, sign getting all beat up, went out of business & many other reasons…
Old Original Porcelain Neon Union 76 Sign
Gas Station Antique sign for Union 76..Its porcelain neon & 5′ diameter…! sided & original can on back….Needs neon, transformer & a cord. Very nice condition, color & gloss is excellent…$7500. This particular sign came from northern California and was used since the 1950’s. Its advertising an old Gas Station back in the days gone by…These types of original porcelain & neon are getting difficult to find. As you can imagine there was only 1 sign per station and many were destroyed after there function was done.. Many times this was do to logo change, sign getting all beat up, went out of business & many other reasons…
Vintage Signs Time Gasoline porcelain sign (in my collection)
Large approx. 6-7 foot tall original Time Gasoline porcelain sign……..”In Our Collection” Vintage Signs
Taxi Porcelain Neon animated sign
Old Taxi sign that is porcelain & neon…It is also animated window hanger
Vintage Taxi Porcelain neon sign
Old Taxi sign that is porcelain & neon…It is also animated window hanger
Bulova Neon Clock
Bulova Porcelain Neon clock…Its 2 sided, all porcelain except for the can..Excellent working condition & from the 1950’s..Bulova Porcelain Neon Clock from the 1950’s…2 sided.
Us Tires Porcelain Neon Sign
approx. 7′ tall this Porcelain Neon US Tires Sign is near mint condition…everything works perfect, has stell can around the perimeter to house the transfromer & wiring..deep cobalt blue porcelain back ground
Gate porcelain neon sign…….Vintage Signs, Old Signs, Antique Signs
This 2 sided porcelain neon Bar Cafe sign is approx. 78″ tall x 43″…….Vintage Signs, Old Signs, Antique Signs
Gate porcelain neon sign…….Vintage Signs, Old Signs, Antique Signs
This 2 sided porcelain neon Bar Cafe sign is approx. 78″ tall x 43″…….Vintage Signs, Old Signs, Antique Signs
Munsingwear Porcelain …….Vintage Signs, Old Signs, Antique Signs
Great early probably teens to 1920’s Munsingwear porcelain sign,….Old Signs, Munsingwear porcelain sign, Vintage signs…….Vintage Signs, Old Signs, Antique Signs
Sterling Beer Porcelain Sign
Sign for Sterling Beer, 19″ all original 1940’s & Porcelain
Star Cars Porcelain sign
Durant Motors Star Cars porcelain sign , 2 sided in excellent condition……Size is appox. 30″ x 40″
Star Brand Shoes Porcelain Neon
Finkle Shoes Neon Porcelain Star Brand Shoes
Prairie City Bank porcelain neon sign
Porcelain neon Prairie City Bank sign with neon clock …1950’s & approx 4’x5′
Reddy Kilowatt tin thermometer
excellent condition old thermometer with Reddy Kilowat
Smetna Drugs Mortar Pestal Trade sign
Two side Trade Sign advertising Mortar & Pestal, Smetna Drugs , from Minnesota….(in Our Collection)
Records Neon Sign
2 sided tine neon Records Tin Neon Sign
Restaurant porcelain neon sign
1930’s porcelain neon sign with Restaurant ..
Rooms Food Bar porcelain neon sign
single sided 1940’porcelain neon sign Rooms , Food, Bar….The Rooms & Bar neon light up green the Food light up pink & it also blinks off & on
Spring River Ranch sign
2 sided Spring River Ranch sign from Montana
royal crown cola neon
Large 1 side porcelain neon Royal Crown Cola sign …”
Minnesota Highway 12 route sign
Heavy tin Highway 12 route sign in Minnesota
Route 30 Lincoln highway sign…” In Our Collection “
cast metal heavy Route 30 Lincoln Highway sign with original paint & excellent condition…..” In Our Collection “
Route 66 wwod reflective sign
Very early route 66 sign made from wood & its reflective…This sign is much more rare than the porcelain or any other route 66 sign
Rammelt’s Bar porcelain neon sign….”In My Collection “
Porcelain Rammelt’s Bar neon sign, however neon is missing….”In My Collection “
Pool Hall wood sign
Old wood sign advertising Pool Hall…rather large @ approx. 8′-10′ wide
Pontiac Porcelain neon sign
Pontiac neon porcelain sign
Budweiser Porcelain Neon Signs
1950’s Budweiser Beer porcelain neon sign
Fish Market sign
Forth Smith Arkansas Fish Market Sign & made of masonite….
Philco porcelain neon sign
2 sided Philco porcelain neon sign in excellent condition
Wadams Perfect Gasoline porcelain neon sign
1940’s porcelain neon Wadams Perfect Gasoline sign
Pepsi Thermometer
large outside Pepsi thermometer ..
Pepsi Cola tin sign…”In My Collection”
1940’s Pepsi Cola sign in NOS condition..”In My Collection”
Pepsi tin sign 1963
1963 Pepsi tin sign approx. 3′ x 4′
Pennzoil alignment sign
Approx. 8′ Vintage Pennzoil sign from the 1950’s–60’s……Front End Alignmrnt
OshKosh B’gosh Overall sign
great sign cloth banner for OshKosh B’gosh Overalls with 6′ tall wood Uncle Sam holding the cloth banner
Chief Oshkosh Beer tin sign.” In My Collection “
approx. 4′ x 6′ this large Oshkosh Brewing Company sign is from Oshkosh Wisconsin….” In My Collection “
Oliver Tractor neon sign
approx. 4’x4′ Oliver Tractor neon sign……1950’s
Oldsmobile porcelain neon sign ” In My Collection “
2 sided with neon all original antique Oldsmobile porcelain neon sign in excellent condition ” In My Collection “
Wright Brothers sign ” In My Collection “
very old Wright Brothers sign that was found in basement of an old store in Toledo Ohio…I have no idea if this was an Orville or Wilbur Wright business as they had many, but the sign is from the right time frame and comes from the right area of the country .. ” In My Collection “
Ok Used Truck porcelain sign ( In My Collection )
OLD Vintage OK Used Truck sign from Chevrolet..( In My Collection )
OK porcelain neon button sign
porcelain neon Chevrolet OK Used Cars button sign
Occident Flour porcelain sign
National Sporting Goods Association
NSGA neon sign
very early, possilr late 1020’s to early 1930’s NSGA or Nation Sporting Goods Association neon sign
Mounds Candy Bar sign
Chocolate & Cocoanut Mounds Candy Bar sign NOS
Missouri Pacific railroad calendar sign
Freight and passenger Missouri Pacific Lines tailroad calendar sign
Minnesota paints flange sign
1950’s Minnesota Paints flange sign
Minnesota route 12 shield sign
Minneapolis Highway 12 route shield sign
Masonic porcelain neon sign
1940’s Porcelain neon Masonic sign, in excellent condition, however needs the neon
Manhattan Savings Bank Porclain sign
1950’s Manhattan Savings Banks sign located at 385 Madison @ 47th from New York City
Lunch porcelain sign
1903 Porcelain Lunch sign made by Federal Sign Company…..perfect working condition and stands approx. 10′ taLL
Lightning gasoline sign…”In My Collection”
this very rare sign is very early and 2 sided..
JOS DOELGER’S SONS lager beer sign”in my collection”
very old JOS DOELGER’S SONS lager beer sign “in my collection”
kodak porcelain sign
Developing Printing Kodak porcelain sign…
Jewelery Diamonds, Watches
Great sign from the early 1900’s , all complete 2 sided porcelain sign with milk glass letters…..”In My Collection”….
Black Food porcelain sign $695
Meats & Produce Black food vintage porcekain sign approx. 2’x5’…..$695
Indianapolis speedway 500 race topper
this is nos and from the 1940’s or 50’s , Indianapolis Speedway 500 race license plate topper
mcdonalds speedy porcelain neon sign
very rare Speedy McDonald porcelain neon animated sign in excellent condition…..NFS in my collection
Rammelts bar
neon porcelain Rammelt’s Bar sign with martini glass…..
Greyhound 2 sided porcelain sign
This sign is Greyhounds first sign form there first line that went fromHibbing Minnesota to Montana….I would guess its from the 1920’s to 1930’s….It does have some chips however its a rare sign and very difficult to find…2 sided and porcelain….
BUS Depot for Northland GREYHOUND
This sign is Greyhounds first sign form there first line that went fromHibbing Minnesota to Montana….I would guess its from the 1920’s to 1930’s….It does have some chips however its a rare sign and very difficult to find…2 sided and porcelain….
oldsmobile-neon vintage sign….”MY COLLECTION”
double sided porcelain neon Oldsmobile rocket sign in excellent condition…NFS…”MY COLLECTION”
Packard neon porcelain sign, vintage sign…”MY COLLECTION”
This Packard vintage sign is 2 sided and vintage neon porcelain sign..From the 1940’s -1950’s and very desirable..Its in excellent all original condition, however the neon is missing…NFS…”MY COLLECTION”
BUICK Old Gas & Oil Signs
Old Gas & Oil Signs
Vintage Falstaff porcelain neon sign
This Falstaff sign is all original and vintage 1940’s or 50’s….i think its kind of rare…….
Vintage Florist flowers sign
this vintage florist sign is 2 sided approx. 3′ x 5′ and is all original
International Harvester vintage neon porcelain sign
This neon porcelain I-H vintage sign is 2 sided and all original with original can.EXCELLENT condition however neon is missing.
Hudson porcelain neon sign
at approx. 9′ tall the sign for Hudson cars is porcelain neon and excellent condition…
HOT Point neon vintage sign
Hotpoint porcelain neon vintage signs with the Hotpoint figure is approx. 6′ wide…beautiful condition.. $4500
MAIL Pouch THERMOMETER
Mail Pouch thermometer is approx. 6′ tall and excellent condition and from the 1940’s to 1950’s….
RIO Motor Hotel porcelain neon SIGN
Rio Hotel sign came out of Illinois..its a porcelain neon and great looking…
HOTEL Iowana porcelain sign NEON
Came from a railroad town in iowa and this Hotel was across from the depot
HI-SPEED Gas porcelain neon SIGN
Hi-Speed Gas porcelain neon sign is approx. 8′ wide and looks greatr…
Hamm’s Tin sign
Old Hamms tin sign in excellent condition
BUICK Lubricare porcelain neon SIGN
PORCELAIN Dealership BUICK Lubricare SIGN from the 1950’s, all original and excellent……SOLD!!!!!!
GLUECK’S Porcelain neon sign
a beautiful porcelain neon sign for Gluecks beer from Minneapolis Minnesota..
GINSBERG neon sign
this 2 sided stainless steel sign for Ginsberg is excellent and very well made..
7-up tin sign, The Uncola Vintage Metal Signs
approx. 6′ tall and very nice condition, this 7-Up tin sign is for The Uncola…I believe these are from the early 1960’s.. Vintage Metal Signs
Vintage Signs , GAMBRINUS Brewing Company porcelain corner SIGN
Vintage Signs , Unbelieveable curved corner porcelain sign for Gambrinus Quality Beer from Columbus Ohio signI would guess this sign from late 1800’s to the early 1920’s…”MY COLLECTION”
COCA Cola fishtail tin sign
approx. 3′ x 5′ and excellent condition…a fishtail Coca Cola sign with privilege panel at the top…
DENTIST Milk glass SIGN
great 2 sided Dentist sign,,smaltz covered with milk glass letters in excellent condition..
Collectible Signs …Porcelain sign for the Dense Plant,Old Signs “”
at approx. 30″ x 40″ this sign is very impressive and in excellent condition…It has a Tank, Plane and War ship for graphics..it is from the early 1940’s when WWII was happening and the story is, If you as the business owner donated 75% of your procceds or good to the war effort, you would recieve one of these great porcelain signs to put on the outside of your building..AGAIN, this is a very rare sign and i have never seen another….
CONOCO Outboard Motor OIL sign
double sided and excellent condition and i have original shipping box…Conoco Motor Oil sign, 2 sided and excellent condition
Coke Bottle sign
This COCA COLA bottle sign is approx. 3′ tall and from the 1950’s, excellent condition….
Coca Cola outdoor sign
approx. 4′ x 5 porcelain Coca Cola sign…its 2 sided and is an outdoor hanging sign in excellent condition….
Coca Cola menu board
1950’s Coca Cola menu board
SCHMIDT’S Beer City Club porcelain neon SIGN
a very nice porcelain neon Schmidt’s City Club Beer sign, red white and Blue………i have a couple and one is near mint condition
UNITED Cigars porcelain sign 1930’s
At approx. 30″ x 40″ this United Cigars sign is very impressive with a great decorative border….
CASE Eagle porcelain neon SIGN
this 2 sided porcelain Case Eagle porcelain neon sign is in excellent condition..Has all the neon which needs to be mounted…..
BURGLAR Alarm system for BANKS
porcelain sign in this Box with decorative brass at the top…. Burglar Alarms made by the Mc Clintock Company located in Minneapolis Minnesota….
PETTIT marine PAINTS sign
PETTIT PAINTS marine paint tin sign and approx. 3′ x 5’………
Atom Porcelain Neon Sign
animated atom porcelain neon sign, approx. 6′ tall and 2 sided..
Hay for sale Holstein Cows Bishop Farm Inc.
Hay for sale, Registered Holstein Cow sign..2 sided and very used, however it has a great look
grain belt porcelain neon sign…..sold, but i may have another
this 1950’s porcelain neon sign is very nice condition.grain belt Beer is from minnesota and is again becoming a popular brewery…..
Continental Insurance Tin Litho”SOLD”
This sign is in EXCELLENT condition and being from the 1920’s makes it very special…..its a tin lithograph that is self framed”SOLD”
Cosden porcelain neon sign
this 42″ porcelain neon skin needs a can, neon and transformer
Hamms Beer porcelain sign
this sign is approx. 3′ x 5′ and is near mint condition…from the late 1940’s to 1950’s and has the original frame to it….its 2 sided and both sides are near mint….
Trade sign for Smetana Drugs, zinc Mortar & Pestal
Old Trade sign for Smetna Drugs zinc Mortar & Pestal , made of zinc with original paint
Mazda light bulb display sign
Old Mazda light bulb display complete in working order
Electric Stock Cane Shocker Tade Sign
Old Electric stock cane shocker trade sign,made by , C&H Specialty Co., Grabill Indiana
Denuzie Jeweled sign, 2 sided
OLD Denuzie Jeweled sign, 2 sided, original paint, missing a few jewels
Nichol Kola Tin Sign 1930’s
Vintage Nichol Kola tin sign 1930’s…There are several versions of this old sign..vintage tin signs…$125 each
Ford Crest 1950’s…. Vintage Signs
Ford crest 1950’s …..hung inside the dealership , excellent condition and approx. 30″ x 40″….*InMy Collection **
Coca Cola Fountain Service Sign
This rare sign is excellent condition and from the 1930’s
Chevrolet(Perry)
Perry Chevrolet Masonite sign from 1940’s…appro’ 4′ x 5’Kenny Perry the pro golfer and cherolet car collector should own this sign
Porcelain Neon Signs Willys porcelain neon
Willys Cars Trucks Jeeps porcelain neon approx. 3′ x 6′
Porcelain Neon Signs Gluek’s Porcelain neon sign
Gluek’s Porcelain neon sign in excellent condition, approx. 30″ x 48″
Porcelain Neon Signs Budweiser porcelain neon
Budweiser porcelain neon in excellent condition, however its not the one pictured, but its same style in excellent condition and neon needs to be replaced
Vintage Porcelain Signs Bradley Metcalf Boots porcelain sign
1890’s Bradley Metcalf Boots porcelain sign, graphic and killer
Porcelain Neon Signs Blatz porcelain neon beer sign
1950’s Blatz porcelain neon beer sign…i have a couple different sized ones in excellent condition, but need the neon
Porcelain Neon Signs Falstaff Porcelain neon beer sign
1950’s Falstaff Porcelain neon beer sign approx . 30″ x 48″
Porcelain Neon Signs Pontiac Goodwill porcelain neon sign
1950’s Pontiac Goodwill porcelain neon sign excellent condition and approx. 5′ x 5′
Old Gas & Oil Signs Nash Autos Porcelain neon sign
1950’s Nash Autos Porcelain neon sign , approx. 8′ wide
Old Vintage Original porcelain signs Coca Cola porcelain sign
1950’s Coca Cola porcelain sign, 2 sided
Old Vintage Original porcelain signs
Porcelain Neon Signs Buick Porcelain valve in head neon sign
2 sided with bullnose Buick Porcelain neon sign in excellent condition
Porcelain Neon Signs Buick Neon Porcelain Sign
Vintage 1950’s Buick neon porcelain sign, 12′ tall excellent condition
Porcelain Neon Signs OK Chevrolet Porcelain Neon Sign
1950’s OK Chevrolet porcelain neon sign approx. 24″
Hudson Sales Service Porcelain Sign Old Gas & Oil Signs
1950’s Hudson sales service porcelain sign “SOLD”
Porcelain Neon Signs 1903 Rowell and Dykes Cigars Drugs sign
Rowell and Dykes Cigars Drugs sign, dated 1903 , 2 sided excellent condition….
Blatz Beer Porcelain Neon Sign Porcelain Neon Signs
1950’s Blatz Beer porcelain neon sign, shield Porcelain Neon Signs
Eveready Flashlights & Batteries porcelain sign Old Vintage Original porcelain signs
1940’s Eveready Flashlights & Batteries porcelain sign, American torch Old Vintage Original porcelain signs
Old Vintage Original porcelain signs Federal Tires Authorized Sales agency sign
Federal Tires Authorized Sales agency 1940’s, extra service Old Vintage Original porcelain signs
Buick Porcelain Neon Sign 2nd Side Porcelain Neon Signs
Buick porcelain neon sign 2nd side from 1950’s, excellent condition Porcelain Neon Signs
Edsel Service Porcelain Arrow Sign Old Gas & Oil Signs
Edsel service 1950’s porcelain arrow sign. approx. 30″ x 6′ and 2 sided , excellent condition. These Edsel signs are very rare as Ford ordered the dealerships to destroy all advertising for Edsel… They wanted all reference to this car to be erased from history… Old Gas & Oil Signs
Pontiac Porcelain Neon sign…..”SOLD”Porcelain Neon Signs
porcelain neon sign , Pontiac approx. 36″…….”SOLD”………Porcelain Neon Signs
Dodge Brothers 4 door sedan tin sign (sand painted smaltz)………Old Gas & Oil Signs
Old Gas & Oil Signs…..Dodge Brothers sign 4 door sedan tin (sand painted (schmaltz) 1920’s
Vintage old wood GAS sign (regular) Old Gas & Oil Signs
Old Gas & Oil Signs. Vintage GAS sign (regular), 2 sided guaranteed original
Francisco Auto heater tin sign Old Gas & Oil Signs
vintage Francisco Auto heater tin sign probably 1920’s or earlier…Old Gas & Oil Signs
Old Gas & Oil Signs Nash Porcelain neon sign
Old Gas & Oil Signs Nash Porcelain neon sign
approx. 3′ 8′ and in excellent condition
Conoco Outboard motor oil sign Old Gas & Oil Signs Vintage Metal Signs
Conoco Outboard motor oil sign, 2 sided and excellent condition Old Gas & Oil Signs Vintage Metal Signs
Porcelain fire truck stop light sign Collectible Signs
Collectible Signs Vintage Porcelain fire truck stop light sign, 1930s
AC spark plugs bird cage sign Collectible Signs
Vintage AC spark plugs bird cage sign, 1950’s (nos) Collectible Signs
Davis Carriage tin lithograph sign Collectible Signs
Vintage Davis Carriage tin lithograph sign from Petersburg Va. Collectible Signs
Benton Whisky tin sign Collectible Signs
self framed Benton Whisky tin sign Collectible Signs
Evansville Brewing Association porcelain beer sign Vintage Porcelain Signs
Vintage 1920’s Evansville Brewing Association porcelain beer sign Vintage Porcelain Signs
admiration cigars tin sign with mirror
vintage admiration cigars tin sign with mirror Collectible Signs Vintage metal signs
Tn Lithograph Sign Admiration Vintage metal signs
vintage tin lithograph sign Admiration Vintage metal signs
Charles Cuomo Cheese tin over cardboard sign Vintage Metal Signs
Charles Cuomo Cheese, old tin over cardboard sign Vintage Metal Signs
Croce’s porcelain sign Vintage Porcelain Signs
vintage Croce’s porcelain sign, Asbury Park New Jersey Vintage Porcelain Signs
Pocket Watch trade sign Trade Signs
Trade Signs vintage Pocket Watch trade sign
Porcelain neon Bank sign with neon clock Porcelain Neon Signs
porcelain neon clock face with Bank porcelain neon sign Porcelain Neon Signs
Porcelain Neon 12′ tall Buick sign Porcelain Neon Signs
Buick sign porcelain neon sign , it does have the neon on now Porcelain Neon Signs
Fortune’s Ice Cream porcelain neon sign Porcelain Neon Signs
1950’s vintage Fortune’s Famous Ice Cream porcelain neon sign Porcelain Neon Signs
porcelain neon Buick sign Porcelain Neon Signs
vintage 1950’s porcelain neon Buick sign, single sided and excellent condition Porcelain Neon Signs
Curtis Hotel porcelain sign Vintage Porcelain Signs
vintage 1950’s Curtis Hotel porcelain sign from Minneapolis Minnesota Vintage Porcelain Signs
The Fruit Juice House porcelain neon sign…..Porcelain Neon Signs
Vintage 1950’s -The Fruit Juice House porcelain neon sign..Porcelain Neon Signs
American Legion porcelain neon sign Porcelain Neon Signs
1950’s vintage American Legion porcelain neon sign Porcelain Neon Signs
BSA Motorcycle sign “sold”
Vintage Signs BSA Motorcycle sin 1950’s “sold”
BSA!
Vintage BSA Motorcycle sign 1950’s “sold”
The earliest Vintage Metal Signs
may have actually been made of “tin”. Once the steel industry took off, these indoor/outdoor advertising signs were made of steel. The term “tin” has now evolved to be used for any metallic sheet metal. Tin is a chemical element that does not rust as readily as steel. It is less malleable and as a result, is more difficult to shape.
VINTAGE PORCELAIN NEON SIGNS , OLD PORCELAIN SIGNS
The steel industry was booming at the turn of the century and was a logical choice for mass-produced signage. Steel was the preferred material for signs up until the onset of WWII. During the war, the production of metal signs was banned since every ounce of metal was needed for the war effort. Emphasis was put on maintaining old signage, rather than replacing it.
Advances in technology during the war resulted in the invention of plastics and vinyl. These synthetic materials were more durable than tin for outdoor signs.They replaced tin signs entirely for the most part from the 1950s on.
Tin signs have returned as a popular. And in the present day for collectors and anyone looking for a retro look. Vintage styling and subject matter have made tin signs very desirable for today’s home décor. Also, tin signs are long lasting and won’t tear or fade..
we also sell vintage porcelain signs. AlsoVintage Neon & ADVERTISING CLOCKS……….Trade Signs Vintage signs wanted & For Sale
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