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Red Crown Gasoline Thermometer Sign
Estimate:
$500 - $700
Sold
$2,200
Live Auction
American Petroliana: On The Road
Size
H: 72 1/4 W: 18 1/4
Category
Description
Red Crown Gasoline Porcelain Enamel Thermometer Sign, Mid 20th Century,
A single-sided red, white and blue porcelain enamel thermometer sign for Red Crown Gasoline. Text reads: Red Crown Gasoline for Power Mileage | Keep enough alcohol in radiator to prevent freezing | Polarine The Perfect Motor Oil Consult Chart. Sign is affixed to a wooden frame back. Marked: Reliance Advertising Co. ADV - 244 - 5.
Other Notes
Proceeds to benefit the Summit County Humane Society and The American Cancer Society.
NO SHIPPING - Local pick-up only.
A single-sided red, white and blue porcelain enamel thermometer sign for Red Crown Gasoline. Text reads: Red Crown Gasoline for Power Mileage | Keep enough alcohol in radiator to prevent freezing | Polarine The Perfect Motor Oil Consult Chart. Sign is affixed to a wooden frame back. Marked: Reliance Advertising Co. ADV - 244 - 5.
Other Notes
Proceeds to benefit the Summit County Humane Society and The American Cancer Society.
NO SHIPPING - Local pick-up only.
Condition
Thermometer is in working order. Loss to upper wood beam at back of sign. The remainder of the wood frame is sturdy. Ten original screws hold the porcelain enamel sign to the wood frame. Hazing and discoloration of enamel. Paint splatter, areas of paint loss, scratches, wear, grime and use commensurate with age. Gray’s Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
Provenance
From a private NE Ohio single-owner collection.