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Tue, Sep 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 207

Collection Of Motor Oil Signs

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Collection Of Motor Oil Signs, Early To Late 20th Century,

One single-sided Welch Motor Oil sign bearing a graphic of an oil can. Text reads: Welch Guaranteed Motor Oil | Illinois Oil Products Inc. Since 1908 Rock Island, ILL. Marked: Scioto Sign - Kenton, O.

One arc-shaped double-sided porcelain enamel sign for Quaker State.

One single-sided tin sign for Franklin Duroil The Penna Motor Oil.

One reproduction of a double-sided tin sign advertising Fram. Side one reads: Fram Complete Engine Protection | Oil - Air - Fuel Filters. Side two has a graphic and logo and reads: How’s Your Oil Filter? Oil - Air Fuel Filters.

Dimensions:
Largest: H: 9 x W: 24 in.


Proceeds to benefit the Summit County Humane Society and The American Cancer Society.

Condition

Welch Oil sign has paint loss along the left edge and corners. Surface scratches and areas of paint loss. Quaker State sign has losses to porcelain around edges as well as grommet holes; missing one grommet. Franklin Duroil sign has some wear and discoloration, as well as paint loss. Fram sign has some surface scratching. All signs exhibit wear, grime and use commensurate with age. Gray’s Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

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From a private NE Ohio single-owner collection.