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Tue, Sep 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 155

Power-lube Motor Oil Sign

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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
Power-lube Motor Oil Sign, ca. 1930's,
One double-sided porcelain enamel sign for Power-lube Motor Oil, circa 1930's, featuring a graphic of a prowling tiger. Marked Permit No. 127, Wolverine Porcelain Detroit, This is Property of the Powerine Co.

H: 20 W: 28 in.

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

Condition

Side one has surface wear and grime, areas of loss to porcelain at edges and around grommet-holes. Darkening to blue backdrop color near four corners of frame. Majority of original grommets remain; one is missing. Side two has areas of loss to porcelain near edges, particularly at upper right corner. Overall cloudiness and hazing to the surface of the porcelain. Gray’s Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 20.00
Width: 28.00

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From a private NE Ohio single-owner collection.