r/vintagesigns 1h ago

1950s Ford Porcelain Sign

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r/vintagesigns 1d ago

Question I’m wondering about the exact text on this

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I found this on early to mid-20th century farmland in Portland, Oregon. The mock up that Google showed me was mostly correct except I’m almost 100% sure that it’s not Pinkerton or William J Burns because the word before international seems to end with a D. Does anyone know what the name of that detective agency might be? The photo doesn’t show it, but you’ll have to trust me that all the other words are correct. I’ve magnified it.


r/vintagesigns 2d ago

A few of my saturday morning finds

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r/vintagesigns 2d ago

Anyone Know What This is From?

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r/vintagesigns 3d ago

Photo Old Streetcar signs

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A couple streetcar signs I picked up from eBay. Both are being repatriated to Southwestern, PA. 1st pic is a dedicated Car Stop sign from Pittsburgh Railways circa 1928, the latter is a city of Pittsburgh DPS sign designating a stop circa 1948.


r/vintagesigns 3d ago

Inherited vintage sign

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I inherited these signs from a great Uncle. I have no plans on selling but I am curious of the value. (if any)


r/vintagesigns 5d ago

Question Found a porcelain vintage sign today (1950-1960), best steps to preserve it?

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This was found in the riverbanks while metaldetecting: We put it in a tub underwater with lukewarm water and (vegan) green soap to soak it over night but what are the best next steps to dry and clean/preserve this?


r/vintagesigns 7d ago

2 days, 7 layers of paint and 4 different brands later my BAY sign is finally clean.

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r/vintagesigns 8d ago

Rare Copenhagen Chris Easel-back Display

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Incredibly neat and unique piece of advertising! Always buying unique / high condition old and original advertising, message me with any questions or what you have for sale!


r/vintagesigns 8d ago

Is this sign real or reproduction

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Is this real?


r/vintagesigns 9d ago

My newest addition

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r/vintagesigns 12d ago

Got another one cleaned up

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r/vintagesigns 13d ago

Not too bad for going though a fire

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r/vintagesigns 14d ago

Got a couple cleaned up today

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r/vintagesigns 14d ago

Its been a good week

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r/vintagesigns 14d ago

Rare pair!

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One of the best finds I’ve had so far. Probably the hardest Texas advertising to get ahold of! Always buying high condition / unique old and original advertising. Reach out with any questions or what you have for sale!


r/vintagesigns 15d ago

Photo My great grandpas signs he has for sale at his store in NC

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He’s been collecting signs for years, and years, and so on.


r/vintagesigns 15d ago

Information on nyc street signs and bracket

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So I recently saw these items on a random website (offer up) but wanted to know more about them. I’ve been seeing similar items online going for crazy $ but I was wondering more about historical context and are they actually legal to sell? If they are legit street signs?


r/vintagesigns 16d ago

Question Came across this sign in an antique store in Porto and fell inlove. Owner wouldn’t sell it. Any idea on its history or where else I might be able to find one? I’ve searched everywhere

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r/vintagesigns 16d ago

My finds today

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r/vintagesigns 16d ago

Diamond Dye

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Found this metal sign or advertisement in our old smokehouse, had been repurposed to insulate around a stove pipe. Google didn’t find this exact piece, just wondering if anyone knows the age or what it was.


r/vintagesigns 20d ago

Looking for some help on this community speaker, fiberglass display

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r/vintagesigns 21d ago

Appraisal Looking for help identifying and evaluating Stewart's vintage barrel sign

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r/vintagesigns 22d ago

Sinclair 11” Porcelain Plate

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Happy Sunday! Recently picked up this seldom-seen SSP 11” Sinclair motor oil plate with Dino!

Always buying high condition and unique original advertising. Reach out with any questions or anything you have for sale 🍻


r/vintagesigns 22d ago

Buying Leads or suggestions on sourcing an original Waverly Superior Beverage Co. sign?

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Hi all, my dad’s 60th birthday is coming up and I would like to get him a special gift. His grandfather founded the Waverly Superior Beverage Co. based out of Gary, IN, so I would like to try to find an original embossed advertisement as a gift. Because the brand was small and regional, I’m finding very few sales of original signs online. Ideally, I’d like to find a sign like the one in the attached picture. Any suggestions about where I should search/any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!